Chapter 1181: Stuck at the Provincial Development and Reform Commission!

The next morning,

Tang Ye traveled from Hanzhou to the Xiyang City Provincial Office.

County affairs were temporarily handed over to Executive Deputy County Magistrate Zhao Kaiyuan to handle on his behalf.

Tang Ye left his luggage at the hotel and then headed to the Provincial Development and Reform Commission.

According to Tang Ye's understanding, there was a problem with the startup funds, and they were stuck at the Provincial Development and Reform Commission.

Known as the "Number Two Government," the signature from this department, the Provincial Development and Reform Commission, was crucial.

Only if the Provincial Development and Reform Commission nodded would other departments nod as well.

If the Provincial Development and Reform Commission did not nod, even if other departments signed, the Provincial Finance Bureau would not acknowledge the account.

……

Upon arriving at the Provincial Development and Reform Commission, Tang Ye dialed the number for the General Office.

Before long, a young man in his thirties came to the entrance and brought Tang Ye inside.

Tang Ye arrived at the office of a deputy director.

The deputy director was a female comrade named Zhang Nan.

Zhang Nan looked up and swept a glance at Tang Ye, her expression somewhat impatient, "Wait a moment, I need to make a phone call."

Tang Ye waited for Zhang Nan to take several calls.

Zhang Nan had a Qiongjin accent, but Tang Ye could still understand her.

Some of the calls were to delegate work, but others were just idle chatter.

Tang Ye appeared very patient.

After all, he was the one seeking help, so his attitude had to be proper!

Finally finishing the calls, Zhang Nan frowned and said, "The project proposal and feasibility report for the New Train Station submitted by Xiyang City still have some minor issues after discussion and review. Did Xiyang City not make it clear to you?"

Tang Ye remained calm, "Director Zhang, what are the issues? Could you point them out?"

Zhang Nan was somewhat impatient, "For relevant issues, you must communicate with the Xiyang City Development and Reform Commission, and then have the Municipal Development and Reform Commission submit it again!"

The reason Director Zhang was being so unaccommodating was mainly because Tang Ye had bypassed the Municipal Development and Reform Commission and come to the Provincial Development and Reform Commission, which was procedurally incorrect.

Tang Ye said softly, "Director Zhang, there is an information gap here. Why don't you point them out in person so I can understand where the problem lies? Once the problems are solved, the Municipal Development and Reform Commission can then submit the new report according to the proper process."

Zhang Nan picked up the desk phone and instructed her subordinates, "Bring me the project proposal and feasibility report for the Xiyang City New Train Station."

"Understood, Director Zhang."

Hanging up the phone, Zhang Nan dismissed Tang Ye, "Go to the office next door and find Xiao Zhao; he will give you the reports in a moment."

After Tang Ye left, Zhang Nan stood up and left her office, instructing her subordinates, "If anyone comes looking for me later, just say I've gone to a meeting."

"Yes, Director Zhang, I understand."

For Zhang Nan, people came to find her every day.

Her cold treatment of Tang Ye was not specifically targeted at him, but rather a way of working.

After all, Tang Ye had come directly like this without greeting the leadership, and the approval department had already raised issues...

As for Yechuan County, Zhang Nan had never been there and had no impression of it.

Although he was given the cold shoulder by Zhang Nan, Tang Ye figured that if he could find out where the problem in the report lay, it wouldn't be a wasted trip.

……

After waiting for a moment in the office next door, Xiao Zhao handed the reports to Tang Ye.

His attitude was quite polite, "County Magistrate Tang, these are the reports Director Zhang asked me to give you."

Tang Ye flipped through the reports and carefully turned to the end; he was speechless for a moment because the reports were clean and contained no revision comments.

Tang Ye hurriedly asked, "Comrade, this report is missing the section for approval and revision comments."

Xiao Zhao shook his head and said helplessly, "For this type of report, if it passes, it is archived; if it doesn't pass, the original documents are returned. As for the revision comments you mentioned, you have to ask the relevant approval personnel. I did not participate in the approval, so I don't know the specific reasons."

Hearing this, Tang Ye knew the other party was passing the buck, and he felt very helpless.

He turned back to find Zhang Nan.

However, Zhang Nan was no longer in her office.

The staff in the office next door had a sharp tone, indicating that Zhang Nan had gone to attend a meeting.

Tang Ye suddenly felt a sense of emotion; this County Magistrate position was truly not easy to hold!

Others see you as glamorous, but at higher levels, they don't take you seriously at all.

Tang Ye knew that continuing to waste time at the Provincial Development and Reform Commission would be of no use, so he called Liu Yang, the secretary to Provincial Governor Fu.

Liu Yang was a smart man and knew that Tang Ye must have encountered some difficulty by making this call.

"County Magistrate Tang, is there something the matter?"

"Xiyang wants to build a New Train Station in Yechuan County. I made a special trip to the Provincial Development and Reform Commission, and they said there were problems, but they didn't point out where the problems were!"

Liu Yang comforted him, "There are many people running projects at the Provincial Development and Reform Commission every day; it's impossible for all reports to pass. Actually, having no adjustment comments is a good thing."

Tang Ye's eyes lit up, "You mean, there are no comments because they haven't found any problems?"

Liu Yang laughed, "That's right. At the very least, there are no major fatal flaws, which means this report can be passed. They are intentionally holding it back; after all, it involves a project of several billion, so it can't just be approved on a whim."

Hearing this, Tang Ye suddenly saw the light, "Brother Liu still sees things clearly. However, dragging it out will affect our work progress. Are they hinting at something?"

Liu Yang paused for a moment, "Aren't you going to Liaoning with Provincial Governor Fu soon? Find an opportunity then to mention it to Provincial Governor Fu, and I will think of a way for you then. Don't act rashly."

Tang Ye laughed, "Thank you, Brother Liu."

Liu Yang waved his hand, "Why are you being so polite with me? Before, when my wife and daughter went to Hanzhou for a trip, Du Xi hosted them very well; I haven't thanked you yet!"

Tang Ye hurriedly laughed, "Brother Liu, saying that is being too much of a stranger."

Hanging up the phone with Liu Yang, Tang Ye sorted out his thoughts. In fact, he certainly knew the reason why this matter was stuck.

Although the leaders above agreed to place the New Train Station in Yechuan County, the people below might not necessarily buy it.

They will use so-called procedures as an excuse to stall and delay you.

The Provincial Development and Reform Commission is indeed powerful; it is no wonder it is called the "second government."

Without the approval document from the Development and Reform Commission, other departments will not issue their own approvals.

Therefore, it is very difficult for grassroots levels to secure projects.

As for the advice Liu Yang gave him, it was quite positive.

Locally, in order to secure projects, inviting leaders to dinner and giving gifts is a common unspoken rule.

However, Liu Yang did not advise Tang Ye to do so.

Because getting involved in such matters might improve efficiency for the moment, but it also has negative effects and would leave a stain on one's career record.

……

Returning to the Provincial Office.

Tang Ye received a call from Han Zhengyi.

"How did it go at the Provincial Development and Reform Commission?"

"Secretary Han, I have consulted with the Provincial Development and Reform Commission. They said they had objections, but they gave me a report stating there were no objections."

Han Zhengyi frowned, "What does this mean? Are they hinting that we should show some appreciation?"

Tang Ye was stunned for a moment and said, "Secretary Han, in doing things, we must uphold principles and hold the line."

Han Zhengyi secretly thought that Tang Ye was still too young and too idealistic.

"I understand what you mean. However, in special circumstances, one must learn to be flexible."

Tang Ye was afraid that Han Zhengyi would take a risky path, so he said softly, "Secretary Han, give me some time, and I will definitely handle this matter well."

Han Zhengyi said softly, "County Magistrate Tang, I know what you are worried about. For the sake of Yechuan County's development, I can take the responsibility; you can rest assured."

Tang Ye had a brand-new understanding of Han Zhengyi.

Han Zhengyi was a top leader with a sense of responsibility.

Otherwise, he would not have such high prestige in Yechuan County.

"Secretary Han, please, you must trust me."

Seeing Tang Ye's firm attitude, Han Zhengyi said softly, "Fine, then let's wait a little longer!"