Chapter 1194: Build a High-Rise on Flat Ground!

Han Zhengyi finally spoke!

"I have two thoughts.

First, we must view the issue from a higher perspective; although Zhenao Group is acquiring the land for free, they will certainly invest heavily after doing so.

Once capital is injected, it will have a very positive effect on the economic development of Yechuan.

Second, using land as compensation is Mayor Jiang's proposal.

Overturning this policy means rejecting the suggestion from above.

Without the support of the city, it will be very difficult for us to advance many of our future tasks.

We must face reality!

The four gardens cannot be demolished!

How then can we talk about Strategic Eastward Expansion?"

Tang Ye raised his sword-like eyebrows and replied,

"Heavy investment after acquiring the land is just a pie in the sky drawn by the enterprise for the sake of negotiations.

They want 1,200 acres of land, yet the average land per capita for farmers in our county is only 1.1 to 1.2 acres; calculated by the average, at least 1,000 people will lose their land. How will they live in the future?

This is not just an economic issue, but even more so a social issue that requires careful consideration."

Deputy County Party Secretary Shi Guangrong showed a grave expression in his eyes upon hearing this.

Tang Ye mentioning this point was indeed something that made people vigilant.

Ever since Tang Ye arrived in Yechuan County, Tang Ye had basically remained in alignment with Han Zhengyi.

Everyone had yet to see the number one and number two leaders engage in a head-on debate.

Everyone listened to the clash between the two main leaders with different expressions, and no one spoke again.

Engaging in a war of words, where both sides have their own justifications, most of the time there is no winner.

According to the rules of procedure for the Standing Committee, the County Party Secretary generally speaks last on the discussion of each agenda item to scientifically synthesize the discussion opinions, propose decision-making plans and opinions, and submit them to the meeting for a vote.

Han Zhengyi pressed the pause button on the argument in accordance with the meeting rules.

"The process of demolition and relocation for the four gardens under Zhenao Group concerns the overall situation of the Strategic Eastward Expansion.

Comrades have put forward very good opinions.

Now, we will conduct a vote by secret ballot on whether to pass the 'land as compensation' plan proposed by Zhenao Group."

Following this, the atmosphere suddenly became solemn.

Everyone began to raise their hands!

The result was surprising!

Out of thirteen Standing Committee members, six actually cast opposing votes.

By logic, among the Standing Committee members, only Li Yongan should have clearly supported Tang Ye.

Yet now, there was a variable.

The number three figure of the County Party Committee—Deputy County Party Secretary Shi Guangrong—gave Tang Ye fire support in this vote.

Even if he cast the deciding vote himself and seemed to have won, it also left the result full of controversy.

Based on the result, Han Zhengyi chose to shelve the dispute.

His face was filled with disappointment.

"This matter needs long-term deliberation; we will conduct the next round of consultations with Zhenao Group!"

After the meeting adjourned, Han Zhengyi picked up his teacup and left the conference room without looking back.

The Standing Committee members had different moods.

Shi Guangrong took the initiative to walk toward Tang Ye.

The two walked side by side, communicating in low voices.

This was a very subtle signal.

Could it be that the number two and number three were going to join forces to change the current situation in Yechuan?

Tang Ye did not intend to unite three against one.

A few days ago, Shi Guangrong had sought out Tang Ye alone.

The two chatted for nearly an hour.

The Municipal Party School was preparing a training class for deputy-level County-Division Level officials!

Shi Guangrong knew that such an opportunity was rare, and he was currently just one step away from moving from Deputy Division Level to Division Level.

If he had a study record from the Municipal Party School, it could add another line to his promotion resume.

Tang Ye understood Shi Guangrong's intention; Shi Guangrong did not have strong connections at the municipal level.

He wanted to use him to get in touch with Mayor Jiang.

In view of Shi Guangrong's assistance at the meeting just now, Tang Ye also had to give Shi Guangrong a definite answer.

"Secretary Shi, I will make a trip to the Municipal Government tomorrow and take your materials to Mayor Jiang. You mentioned it to me that day, and I already brought it up with Mayor Jiang. Mayor Jiang is willing to recommend you."

"Okay, then thank you very much."

Shi Guangrong and Tang Ye patted each other's arms warmly.

The two looked like close friends of many years...

After returning to his office, Tang Ye pondered for a long time.

Tang Ye also did not expect that today's vote would have such a result.

Han Zhengyi was the County Party Secretary, and it was not mature to sour his relationship with him.

On the surface, today's meeting looked like he had won.

In fact, Han Zhengyi had not lost!

Many people would think that Tang Ye was young and impetuous, and did not leave any face for the County Party Secretary.

But, Tang Ye knew that this situation was deliberately designed by Han Zhengyi.

Therefore, he took the initiative to call Han Zhengyi.

Han Zhengyi's mood was very stable.

As expected, there was no anger as imagined.

It was as if the previous events had never happened!

"County Magistrate Tang, is there something?"

Tang Ye said, "Secretary Han, are you free now? I would like to have a chat with you."

"Hmm, I am waiting for you in my office."

Seeing Tang Ye come to find him, Han Zhengyi's face was full of smiles.

After Tang Ye entered the room, Han Zhengyi personally brewed tea for Tang Ye.

Tang Ye took a sip of tea and said, "Secretary Han, regarding the issue of Zhenao Group at the Standing Committee meeting today, I know you are unhappy in your heart!"

Han Zhengyi waved his hand, "Our positions are different. I am very curious, why do you have such strong hostility toward Zhenao?"

Tang Ye said, "Secretary Han, the problems that appeared at Zhaojiang Wharf before were not sudden incidents. At that time, Mayor Jiang asked me to conduct an undercover investigation together. Zhaojiang Wharf belongs to Zhenao Group, and Mayor Jiang pays special attention to it; what does this indicate?"

A look of surprise appeared in Han Zhengyi's eyes, "I understand what you mean."

Tang Ye sighed and said, "Yechuan County welcomes enterprises to invest, but there must be strict screening standards. We cannot recruit just any enterprise, as it easily causes chaos."

Han Zhengyi nodded slightly, "I can understand your concerns. However, regarding land acquisition and demolition, we cannot just let it drag on; it will cause problems with the progress."

Tang Ye said in a deep voice, "If we do not agree to the price they offered, Zhenao will also be very anxious."

Han Zhengyi said, "Then let's do as you say and wait a little longer! However, the progress of land acquisition and demolition cannot be affected. You need to give me a timeline."

Tang Ye nodded, "Please give me one week."

Although Han Zhengyi did not know what Tang Ye intended to do, since he had taken the initiative to offer an olive branch, he still had to give the other party some leeway.

"Fine, let's do it according to your wishes."

Tang Ye breathed a sigh of relief and changed the subject.

"Secretary Han, there is one more matter that I need to communicate with you about.

During this business trip, while transiting through Yanjing from Liao Province, I made a special trip to the National Development and Reform Commission.

According to the information I currently possess, the National Development and Reform Commission will focus its layout on the two industrial fields of Intelligent Manufacturing and Precision Manufacturing.

If nothing goes wrong, leaders will lead a team to inspect Yechuan County in the near future!"

Upon hearing this, Han Zhengyi's eyes lit up, "That is a good thing!"

Tang Ye had always intended to introduce high-end manufacturing industries into the Strategic Eastward Expansion Project.

This was to ensure that Yechuan County would possess strong competitiveness in the next ten to twenty years.

However, deep down, Han Zhengyi was somewhat pessimistic about Tang Ye.

Tang Ye's ideas were too radical, and his goals were too ambitious.

It was true that Tang Ye had ability.

Yechuan County's foundation in high-end manufacturing was zero.

Therefore, Tang Ye was trying to build a high-rise building on flat ground!