Chapter 1315: This Counts as an Eye for an Eye!

Tang Ye had Ma Ran arrange a vehicle, then headed to the Municipal Government.

On the way, Ma Ran received a call; after hanging up, he immediately reported to Tang Ye: "Secretary Ding went to the hospital for an examination and insists on being hospitalized for treatment. Additionally, he called Director Han, demanding that everyone who caused the disturbance and inflicted injuries be arrested."

A trace of mockery flashed in Tang Ye's eyes, and he said indifferently: "Secretary Ding really knows how to make a mountain out of a molehill!"

Ding Zhen's face was only scratched; they were merely superficial wounds that could be handled with a simple treatment at the hospital.

At this critical juncture, exaggerating the severity of the injuries would be of no benefit to calming the situation.

Upon arriving at the Mayor's office, Tang Ye met Jiang Jing.

"Mayor Jiang, this is the new plan I have formulated for the Old City Renovation Project.

I haven't been idle during this time; I have conducted visits and research, collecting the core concerns of the common people in the urban villages.

Many old residents have lived in the urban villages for decades and have long since grown accustomed to the living environment here; once they leave, it is inevitable that they will feel uncomfortable.

There are also some residents who bought storefronts in the urban villages and rely on running small businesses to make a living; the urban village renovation destroys the foundation they rely on for survival...

The previous renovation plan for Yechuan County lacked humanization and adopted a simple 'one-size-fits-all' approach, which is why it triggered the resentment and rejection of the citizens."

Jiang Jing carefully flipped through the plan, thinking to herself that Tang Ye's research work was indeed meticulous and comprehensive, and his considerations were very thoughtful.

"This plan is indeed more in line with the actual needs of the citizens than the previous one; you have certainly put in a lot of effort.

By the way, the plan mentions introducing social forces; could you be more specific?"

Tang Ye had anticipated that Jiang Jing would focus on this point and explained, "If we want the urban villages to take on a completely new look, relying solely on unilateral investment from the government is certainly not enough.

The old city of Yechuan County contains a profound cultural heritage; we can utilize this cultural heritage to create characteristic cultural tourism projects.

In this way, we can not only allow the old city to be reborn, but also determine the direction for the long-term development of the old city."

A look of approval appeared in Jiang Jing's eyes, "Your line of thinking is very innovative. However, there will be no small amount of difficulty in attracting investment."

Tang Ye said with full confidence, "I will find a way to attract investment."

Jiang Jing nodded, "I have confidence in you; if you have any needs, you can bring them up."

Tang Ye smiled, "I have a request: I hope that in three days, the Municipal Government will come forward to hold a press conference. With the help of this press conference, we can let the outside world know about the new plan for the Old City Renovation."

Jiang Jing knew that Tang Ye intended to take advantage of the heat surrounding this matter.

However, this kind of heat has a strong negative effect; if not controlled well, it would make one even more passive.

Jiang Jing knew that Tang Ye was good at fighting tough battles and tackling hard bones.

"Daring to face problems directly! It is not an ordinary person who possesses your kind of courage. I will fully support you!"

After Tang Ye left, Jiang Jing sat in the office, lost in long contemplation.

At this moment, Lu Tianming walked in and refilled Jiang Jing's teacup with hot water.

Jiang Jing suddenly spoke up to stop him and asked: "Little Lu, if you were in Tang Ye's position, how would you solve this difficult problem of Old City Renovation?"

Lu Tianming shook his head and said candidly: "This project is an old problem left over by history, intricate and complex. If I were County Magistrate Tang, I would also find it difficult to handle; no matter what I did, it would be thankless work."

Jiang Jing frowned slightly and criticized: "Just because it is thankless work, does that mean one can just leave it alone?"

Lu Tianming was stunned by the question and hurriedly said: "Of course it must be managed, it's just that it would consume a massive amount of energy. I would probably choose to meet each move with a countermove and take it one step at a time..."

Jiang Jing said softly:

"Meeting each move with a countermove is not a brilliant strategy.

Tang Ye's way of handling it is worth you learning from!

He had not intervened in the Old City Renovation before, not because he was avoiding responsibility, but because he was waiting for the problems to be exposed.

Then, he would solve them step by step according to his own line of thinking.

Simply put, this tactic is called 'Break and Then Establish'!"

Tan Zonghe sat in the study and received a call.

"Mayor Tan, the things you instructed have all been handled. The reporter has already published the news online; you can go take a look."

Tan Zonghe immediately opened his computer and, following the link path provided by the other party, quickly found the news article.

The website that published the news belonged to a secondary website under a provincial newspaper.

In 2010, the internet censorship system was not yet standardized and not that strict.

This news article was a full three or four thousand words long!

On the surface, the stance appeared objective and fair, but between the lines, it was filled with sharp criticism of the Yechuan Government's inaction!

The news mentioned Tang Ye!

It pointed out mercilessly that this new County Magistrate was too young!

During his tenure in Yechuan, in order to chase political achievements, he focused his energy on the Eastward Strategy and neglected his attention to the old city area!

Tan Zonghe curled his lips into a smile and said into the phone: "The news is written very well! Thank you for your hard work."

"Mayor Tan, why be so polite with me? It is all what I should do."

Tan Zonghe reminded him with a serious tone: "As for those few people who led the disturbance, arrange for them to hide. After a period of time, when the wind dies down, they can come back."

"Mayor Tan, rest assured, I know what to do!"

"The news is written well; give the reporter some extra fees! Remember, tell him to keep his mouth shut."

"I have already given the reporter twenty thousand yuan; this money is enough to keep him quiet. He is a smart man; if the matter is exposed, it won't do him any good either."

Hanging up the phone, a cunning, cold sneer flashed in Tan Zonghe's eyes.

Last time, when Tang Ye accepted an interview with a reporter from the China Industrial and Commercial News, he complained that the Jinhua Century City project had flawed decision-making, causing him to lose all face.

Now, this counts as an eye for an eye!

Let Tang Ye experience the taste of being entangled by negative public opinion.

Of course, in planning this matter, there was another motive...

Subsequently, Tan Zonghe dialed the phone number of the Director of the Agricultural Bureau.

"I just saw a piece of news online; a major negative incident has occurred in Yechuan County. Isn't our Agricultural Bureau always competing with Yechuan County for the Agricultural Scientific Research Base Project? This is an excellent opportunity, we must seize it firmly!"

"Mayor Tan, I understand! I will contact Huai University Agricultural College immediately; I will never let this opportunity slip by!"

The Director of the Agricultural Bureau had originally thought the hope of this project settling in Wenyang City was very slim.

Now that Yechuan County had stirred up such a major negative news story, he finally had the confidence to strive for it.

After hanging up the phone with Tan Zonghe, he immediately dialed Kong Xuedong's number.

"Dean Kong, I am truly sorry to bother you so late."

"Director Chen, it's no problem, no need to be so polite. If there is anything, just speak freely."

Director Chen said in a serious tone: "

Dean Kong, regarding the Agricultural Scientific Research Base Project, I know you are more inclined to cooperate with Yechuan County.

As a friend, I must warn you that something has happened in Yechuan County.

They have had a major oversight in their Old City Renovation Project, and it has already been exposed by a Reporter.

You can find the relevant news online.

Please be sure to be cautious about whether to cooperate with Yechuan County!"

Kong Xuedong was suddenly taken aback!

The Agricultural Scientific Research Base Project had reached a critical stage.

"Okay, thank you very much for your reminder."

Hanging up the phone, Kong Xuedong hurriedly opened his computer to search.

Sure enough, he found a news article titled "The Tragedy of Yechuan County Urban Village".

The news also included photos of shoving and conflicts between citizens and Government staff; the images were unsettling.

Kong Xuedong's gaze became grave.

He had always hoped to cooperate with Yechuan County.

But now, with Yechuan County appearing in serious negative news, he had to reconsider.

On the surface, Old City Renovation and the Agricultural Scientific Research Base have nothing to do with each other.

However, the stability and governing ability of the Government will play a key role in whether the project can safely land...

After thinking it over, Kong Xuedong still decided to give Tang Ye a call...