Chapter 1322: This Policy is Great!

Returning to his office, Tang Ye recalled his first communication with Zhao Hui, during which they had a very candid exchange regarding the Cultural Tourism New City project.

At the time, Tang Ye asked very directly, "By investing real money into Yechuan, aren't you afraid that Yechuan won't develop and you'll end up losing everything?"

Zhao Hui said very firmly, "I believe in you, Tang Ye."

Tang Ye laughed, "President Zhao, that sounds a bit too high-sounding!"

Zhao Hui expressed sincerely,

"I am speaking the truth, and I am not picking pleasant things to say just to please you.

Back in Dayu County, I gambled once, and you didn't let me down.

Everything I have today is thanks to that all-in bet.

Today, I am willing to gamble again and place my bet on you once more.

If I win, I can soar again. If I lose, it doesn't matter; at worst, I'll just start over."

Tang Ye looked at Zhao Hui's courage with new eyes, "Thank you for trusting me. In my dictionary, there is no such word as 'gamble.' You can afford to lose, but I cannot.

Because I carry the expectations and vital interests of the common people on my shoulders.

My cooperation with you involves an investment of one billion, and what it leverages is a much larger board.

I have given it comprehensive consideration..."

The Old City district of Yechuan County.

Elderly men and women sat at their doorways chatting about daily life.

"I heard from my second son that the Old City district of Yechuan is going to undergo large-scale renovation."

"We've lived here for decades and are used to it. They aren't going to drive us away, are they?"

"It is said that this renovation depends on the situation of each household. If you are willing to move, the Government will arrange compensation.

There are many ways to compensate,

You can take a housing voucher, and after the Government's resettlement housing is built, you can use the voucher to get a home.

If you don't want a home, you can be given cash compensation.

If you aren't willing to move, the Government will carry out micro-renovations, preserving the original houses, helping to repair them for free, and renovating the sewers..."

"Really? That sounds quite tempting."

"This can't be fake; his second son works at the Municipal Government, his source of information is very reliable!"

While they were talking, several cars drove into the alley entrance.

Immediately after, a group of people stepped out of the cars.

The few people rushing to the front looked like reporters; the woman held a microphone, and the man carried a video camera on his shoulder.

A man wearing an administrative jacket followed from behind.

"Hey, isn't that Branch Secretary Liu?"

"It is him. He's wearing a suit, so I didn't recognize him at first glance."

Branch Secretary Liu walked at the very front of the group.

His sparse hair was slicked with oil, and his face wore a smile.

His mood was extremely excited.

As early as an hour ago, he had received notice that Mayor Jiang Jing was coming to the Old City for research.

This was the Mayor, a person one usually only sees on television.

The man standing beside Jiang Jing was County Magistrate Tang Ye.

On the other side was Executive Deputy Minister of the Municipal Party Committee Propaganda Department Han Zhengyi.

Han Zhengyi was the Old Secretary of Yechuan County, so the common people recognized him immediately.

"Isn't that Han Zhengyi? Didn't he get transferred to the city to be a Party leader?"

"Yes, why is he back?"

Branch Secretary Liu introduced the current renovation situation of the Old City district to Jiang Jing.

Jiang Jing's focus was mainly on two aspects: one was safety hazards, and the other was the sanitary environment.

The group walked through halls and alleys, arriving at a dilapidated house.

Jiang Jing walked into the house; a musty smell wafted from inside.

Lying on the bed was an elderly woman.

Branch Secretary Liu walked over, leaned toward the old woman's ear, and said loudly, "Lu Daniang, this is our Xiyang City's Mayor Jiang, who has come specially to visit you."

Although Lu Daniang was hard of hearing, she still heard clearly, "You, you are the Mayor, you, you must stand up for me!"

Tang Ye had already explained this family's encounter to Jiang Jing on the way.

A few years ago in the middle of the night, while pushing for Old City Renovation, excavators forcibly demolished a building without discovering there were people inside, resulting in one death.

The deceased was Lu Daniang's son.

After her son passed away, the Government provided economic compensation, but Lu Daniang suffered a sudden heart attack from excessive grief and was sent to the hospital for emergency treatment; although she was saved, she had been paralyzed in bed ever since.

For this family, it was undoubtedly adding frost to snow.

Jiang Jing walked forward, took Lu Daniang's hand, and fearing she couldn't hear, said loudly,

"Ma'am, I have come here specially this time to help you solve your problems. The dead cannot return to life; we can only do our best to comfort the survivors and console the spirits of the departed.

I heard your granddaughter graduated this year and hasn't found a job yet; the Government can help her solve her employment problem.

Additionally, we will provide supplementary pension funds. As for the personnel who caused the accident back then, we will also add further penalties.

I hope you can forgive us."

Jiang Jing's voice was very penetrating.

This took Lu Daniang quite by surprise.

The matter had already passed.

However, the scars in her heart had not yet healed.

Now that Jiang Jing had visited and offered a second round of compensation, especially by arranging work for her granddaughter, her heart felt much more at ease.

"Thank you, thank you to the Government."

Jiang Jing hurriedly waved her hand, "No, this is what we should do. It was our work that wasn't done well that led to the tragedy. Please rest assured, from now on, we will absolutely not let such a tragedy happen again."

Leaving Lu Daniang's residence, Jiang Jing arrived at the home of another citizen.

A few days ago, the Police had come here, and a citizen had assaulted the Police, but was later released.

"Gao Yong, hello, I have come specifically to talk to you about your mindset."

Seeing Jiang Jing, Gao Yong was suddenly at a loss, "Mayor Jiang, h-hello?"

Jiang Jing sat on a small stool and said with a smile, "Xiao Gao, don't be nervous. I have heard about your situation; you dared to stand up to protect the interests of the neighborhood. However, your actions were still a bit impulsive. We can be brave, but we must absolutely not be reckless, and even less so, break the law."

Gao Yong said shamefully, "Mayor Jiang, I have already realized my mistake."

Jiang Jing said, "To realize one's mistake and correct it is to be a good comrade. Let bygones be bygones regarding this matter. Additionally, regarding your demands, the Government has already studied them. County Magistrate Tang, please introduce the policy to him!"

Gao Yong knew that he was able to be released because Branch Secretary Liu had made a special trip to find Tang Ye.

Otherwise, for assaulting the Police, he would have had to serve at least a few years in prison.

That would have dealt a huge blow to his family.

However, Gao Yong had also been helpless; he ran a noodle shop, and if the original demolition and relocation compensation standards were followed, once the noodle shop was demolished, he would lose his means of making a living...

Tang Ye patiently introduced, "Xiao Gao, in the upcoming process of the Old City renovation, a new ancient town will be built. After the ancient town is completed, there will be some storefronts, and these storefronts will be provided with priority to you original merchants for free operation."

Gao Yong widened his eyes and said excitedly, "Thank you, thank you so much to the Government."

Tang Ye glanced behind him.

A crowd of common people had gathered.

The common people had never seen a Mayor.

So they were whispering and commenting while looking at Jiang Jing.

"As expected, it's different when leaders pay attention."

"Xiao Gao can rest easy now."

"Sigh, I wonder if we will be able to enjoy these benefits!"

Tang Ye smiled and said to everyone, "Fellow neighbors, we will post the policy for public notice later. Everyone will be treated equally, and you can choose the method of compensation according to your own circumstances."

Someone in the crowd asked: "We also run small businesses; can we also get free storefronts?"

Tang Ye nodded and affirmed, "Yes, you can also use them for free. However, the property rights belong to the Government, and they may not be sublet without authorization."

Someone else asked: "For free use, is there a time limit? You won't make us pay later, will you?"

Tang Ye said, "Unless you voluntarily withdraw and do not wish to operate, otherwise, you can enjoy this policy forever."

Tang Ye's words made everyone feel incredibly uplifted.

"This policy is too good!"

"Yes, this is truly doing things for the people."

"We will definitely cooperate with the Government's work."