Chapter 399: Successfully Completed the Task

At night, County Party Committee Secretary Wang Jiaming and County Head Gao Ke went to raise money overnight. Lu Fan called Deputy County Head Fang Hui to his room to chat.

Handing him a cup of tea, Lu Fan said with a smile, "Brother Fang, it's been a while since we met!"

"Two or three months. Secretary-General, you have really embarrassed Secretary Wang and County Head Gao. 650 million, you really have to smash the pots and sell the iron, beg the grandfather and grandmother."

Lu Fan said, "There are always more ways than difficulties. This is indeed a good opportunity. If you miss it, Fuxian County's debt won't be cleared in 20 years! I know they have a way. There are always a few 'big households' in the county. Can the dignified Secretary and County Head not borrow money? It mainly depends on whether they have this sense of responsibility!"

"That's true. A few big private enterprises and major banks in the county, it's not a problem to raise 200 or 300 million, but this requires treating work as a personal matter."

"Don't talk about this. Let them worry about it. How about you? Are you adapting to work in Fuxian County?"

Fang Hui smiled and said, "Secretary-General, thank you for your strong promotion. I never dreamed I could get to where I am today. If there is anything I can do, just say the word."

"We are friends for many years, saying this is being distant. Back then, Wenlong and the others also owed a lot to your help!"

Fang Hui smiled slightly, "Secretary Du and the others have their own abilities, so they can stand out. It has nothing to do with me. Besides, it's been more than ten years, and the files of the exam back then have long been sealed, and there will never be any problems!"

In recent years, a sentence has been lingering in Fang Hui's heart: kindness of a handful of rice, hatred of a bucket of rice; the past cannot be remonstrated, the future can still be chased!

Lu Fan smiled and did not discuss this topic again, saying, "If you encounter any difficulties in your work, come to me at any time. We are all from Ningyang, we must unite, seek development together, and make progress together!"

The next day, Wang Jiaming, with dark circles under his eyes, came to accompany Lu Fan for breakfast and said, "Secretary-General, I have not disgraced my mission. Gao Ke and I 'got' 130 million overnight. We will 'force' the banks this morning. It is estimated that it is not a problem to raise 300 million or more. We plan to misappropriate poverty alleviation funds and special funds from the Education Bureau, Transportation, and Land and Resources for the rest. No matter what, we will raise 650 million. Fuxian County will definitely not hold the Secretary-General back!"

"Jiaming, thanks! After breakfast, I will go to Yanshui County. When I come back, I will check the progress of your county. After raising the money, immediately return it to the enterprise, and take the repayment approval and fund declaration documents to the Municipal Government to ask for matching funds. This time the provincial government has opened a green channel. As long as there is a repayment voucher, the same amount of funds will be allocated."

"Please rest assured, Secretary-General, I will treat the arrears clearing work as the top priority!"

After 8 o'clock, Lu Fan set off from Fuxian County to Yanshui County.

Yanshui County Party Committee Secretary Zhang Yuxuan was recommended by Lu Fan, and County Head Wang Zhikun had served as Lu Fan's deputy, and was also recommended by Lu Fan to the position of County Head. These are all precious wealth left by Li Mingzhou.

Arriving at the County Party Committee compound, Zhang Yuxuan and Wang Zhikun were already waiting.

After getting off the car, Lu Fan said with a smile, "I don't go to the Three Treasures Hall for nothing. You should be mentally prepared to fight a hard battle!"

Zhang Yuxuan replied, "Just now I communicated with Zhikun, and we are already thinking of ways to raise money! Money is really a thing that stumps countless heroes! Secretary-General, shall we have a meeting first?"

Lu Fan said, "Don't hold a meeting at every turn, wasting the comrades' time. I'll just explain it to you two alone. Yuxuan, let's talk in your office."

"Secretary-General, please, the tea is already brewed!"

Arriving at the office, Lu Fan and Zhang Yuxuan sat on the sofa, and County Head Wang Zhikun served tea and water.

Lu Fan said, "I ran to two counties, and today I came to your Yanshui. You probably already inquired about what I came for. No nonsense, let's go straight to the theme. 1.2 billion in debt, you take 600 million, and the provincial government will give the remaining 600 million. Governor Hongtao has made up his mind. Arrears clearing work has become the top priority of the whole province. I won't emphasize the importance. Tell me how much capital you have raised."

Wang Zhikun reported, "The county finance has 'squeezed' out all the money that can be squeezed, including all special funds, but only raised 400 million, which is 200 million short of the Secretary-General's requirement."

Zhang Yuxuan added, "Secretary-General, we have exhausted our greatest ability and are already smashing pots and selling iron, but the gap is too large. Just now I also talked to several big bosses in the county, and it is estimated that we can raise about 50 million. We are really powerless for the remaining 150 million!"

Lu Fan asked, "What about the banks?"

Wang Zhikun replied, "The 400 million includes bank loans. Yanshui County has fought for fewer superior projects this year, and there are not many special funds."

Lu Fan frowned and said, "Then I have to say a few words to you. Yanshui County's assessment last year was second to last in the city! You two are cadres I recommended. You have been working together for more than a year. Do you think it's justifiable to make the work like this? Are there few projects and funds fought for from the central, provincial, and municipal levels because of you two? The first-quarter economic operation report is coming out soon, I'm afraid you haven't improved yet, right?

My comrades, people must always have spirit! Without breaking the rigid, dogmatic, and conservative ideological concepts, without a little spirit of breaking through, without a little spirit of 'adventuring,' one cannot walk a good road, a new road, and cannot achieve results that satisfy the cadres and masses!

I hope you will quickly change your ideological concepts, overcome formalism and bureaucracy, and with a sense of responsibility of seizing the day, a spirit of forging ahead, and a pragmatic work style, take responsibility, grasp implementation, and promote Yanshui County's work to a new level.

If you still can't climb out of the bottom three in the city this year, I will suggest that the Municipal Party Committee adjust your work posts!

You don't need to state your position, let the results speak! For the 150 million gap, you continue to dig for potential, think of ways to raise 50 million yourself, and I will solve the remaining 100 million!"

Zhang Yuxuan said shamefully, "Secretary-General, I have disappointed you and lost your face! In our work, we really lack the spirit of squeezing and toughness, our innovation consciousness is not strong, our work methods are simple, our style is not solid enough, we follow the rules, and we are satisfied with the surface. We must learn from the pain, and with a high sense of responsibility and career heart, take out a diligent and solid work style to complete the goals set by the Secretary-General for us!"

Wang Zhikun was just about to state his position when Lu Fan interrupted directly, "Zhikun, you have no responsibility for the work being like this? Do you know what it means to obey the organization, obey the leader, and obey the arrangements? It is inevitable to have differences in work. If you disagree with the leader, can you just drop the burden and resist? You are all cadres I recommended. Now the relationship between you two in the whole city is the most tense. Where should I put my face? Still the same words, within a year, I want to see work results. Otherwise, stay wherever you are cool!"

Without even eating, Lu Fan went to Xiuyan County.

County Party Committee Secretary Lu Juncheng took office not long ago. Although he was recommended by Deputy Secretary Guo Zhitao, he knew that he came to Xiuyan County because Lu Fan handled it, so he respected Lu Fan and attached great importance to the arrears clearing work.

County Head Guo Tongyu's relationship with Lu Fan goes without saying, so the work is naturally fully coordinated.

But the counties below are relatively poor, and it is indeed difficult for them to clear the debt. Lu Fan helplessly took on another 100 million gap.

In three days, Lu Fan ran through the counties he was responsible for. Generally speaking, he reached the expected goal, but there was still a 500 million gap.

Returning to the city, Lu Fan reported the tense situation of the work to Mayor Zhao Tao.

Facing Lu Fan's achievements, Zhao Tao blushed a little, because the counties he was responsible for were still pushing back, and the funding gap was larger than the "poor" counties Lu Fan was responsible for.

At 4:00 PM, Secretary Li Ruifang returned to Yingjiang. Lu Fan reported the work for the first time.

Looking at the faint smile on the Secretary's face, Lu Fan asked, "Secretary, is the harvest great?"

Li Ruifang said with a smile, "The old leader is really powerful, specifically approving 2 billion in special funds for arrears clearing for Yingjiang."

Lu Fan said happily, "The Secretary is still powerful. 2 billion in one shot! I just don't know if these 2 billion will have matching funds?"

Li Ruifang said with satisfaction, "Your brain turns fast. I didn't think of this problem at the time. Just now I specifically called the Provincial Finance Department to confirm. They only recognize repayment vouchers, which is equivalent to giving Yingjiang 4 billion!"

Lu Fan was waiting for this money. He immediately reported the work achievements of these three days and said, "The financial situation of these counties is indeed difficult. Being able to take out so much capital has exhausted their greatest ability. I took the liberty to promise this 500 million gap, and I ask the Secretary to help solve it."

Li Ruifang said, "If you do work, you must take responsibility. I will definitely cover you! You can 'force' those counties to this point, which is already beyond my expectation. How about this: 2 billion in funds, 100 million for each county, your problem will be solved, and it can be treated equally. The rest will be subsidized to the big debtors in the city. Lu Fan, how is the situation in the counties the Mayor is responsible for?"

Lu Fan shook his head and said, "It is not satisfactory, basically reaching half of the repayment amount."

Li Ruifang said angrily, "If you don't strive for yourself, you often complain about heaven and others, and never find problems in yourself. Lu Fan, if it doesn't work, you take over those counties?"

Lu Fan replied, "Secretary, I think it's inappropriate! You know I never push back on work, but this time the Mayor just finished connecting with those counties. If I take over directly, it will be a bit of a slap in the face."

"Then what about the work? We can't just let those counties go, right?"

"Secretary, I think we should either 'force' the Mayor again, or you take the work yourself, and I will do it privately."

"Sigh, listen to what he says first. You call the Mayor to come over."

Everything is afraid of comparison. Without comparison, there is no harm. Lu Fan did not want to make enemies invisibly, even if he was a frustrated Mayor.

As the saying goes, the road of life is long, don't be arrogant, who knows who will be brilliant in the future, unless it is a last resort, otherwise it is best not to offend people! ===== CHAPTER 400 =====