Chapter 886

Su Yang said: "Great, then let's do it tomorrow, or the day after—you see which day the investment bosses are free to set a time, and we'll hold the signing ceremony."

At the same time, the groundbreaking ceremony for the planting and breeding base took place.

Xie Siyang was extremely happy: "Good, good, good, then I'll notify them now—they've been waiting a long time; otherwise, tomorrow, I'll get back to you with definite news in two hours."

"This time my dad wants to come in person; I hope you'll give him face."

Su Yang understood what Xie Siyang meant—Xie Yuanpeng's visit this time surely also aims to appear in the media.

Although it's the largest enterprise in the province, it still needs continuous exposure.

Su Yang took this as an excuse to go find Bao Shuang.

"Hello, Department Head Bao, this is my first time coming to your office, and I didn't have the secretary make an appointment beforehand—isn't that a bit abrupt?"

Bao Shuang saw Su Yang coming, first startled, then said: "County Magistrate Su, you've devoted yourself wholeheartedly to the county's development—we've all seen that. So I was planning to go to you for guidance."

"After all, my work is rather abstract; I must closely follow the leadership of the County Party Committee and County Government to highlight my value."

Su Yang said: "How can you say that? We're just divided differently; there's no distinction between practical and abstract."

"For example, right now, although the investment attraction work has achieved a little success, they also have a request: we must hold a grand signing ceremony in our county."

"I definitely can't handle this kind of work; we still need Department Head Bao to step in."

"This signing ceremony can't just be announced in county-level media; we also need municipal and even provincial authoritative media coverage."

"If investment attraction can count as an achievement, then if Department Head Bao can cooperate with all levels of authoritative publicity media to hold a grand signing ceremony, I will also recommend him to the higher authorities for merit."

Bao Shuang hearing this, beamed with joy. Originally, investment attraction work really isn't much; in the position of publicity department head, it's hard to produce results.

Although he does have some connections at the provincial level, compared to others he really doesn't have much advantage; it's best to work in the county for two years, gild his resume, then transfer back to a provincial department for a promotion—that's also the choice of most people.

But if he could achieve some performance during his term, that's another matter.

Su Yang gave him this opportunity, he naturally wants to seize it: "Okay, then thank you, County Magistrate Su—I'm originally responsible for publicity work; our county's investment attraction has achieved such brilliant results, so we definitely need to publicize it at the highest level."

"Like this, I'll handle the provincial authoritative media and provincial TV station, but for higher levels I really can't do anything; I hope County Magistrate Su understands."

Su Yang said: "That's already pretty good; we're just a county town, according to my earlier expectation, just getting the municipal authoritative media would be nice."

"I'll leave this matter to you."

Bao Shuang said: "Okay, I'll get ready now."

After leaving Bao Shuang's place, Su Yang had a quiet day. The next day, he proposed to convene the standing committee meeting.

At the standing committee meeting there were just two agenda items: one about personnel, one about the Yingbin Avenue project.

Since Su Yang brought it up, this time Su Yang will chair it, he said: "County Magistrate Zhao, comrades, this should be our last standing committee meeting before the year; related issues must be implemented."

"First, it's about the appointment of the Public Security Bureau's political commissar and the Party Committee secretary of Guantan Gou Zhen; please have the Organization Department put forward the candidates previously drafted."

"Second, it's about all ongoing projects—the basic road hardening, repair, and widening projects have officially started."

"Moreover, the funding issue has been resolved; now we mainly discuss the Yingbin Avenue project, which was previously paused due to funding problems."

"But now we've obtained a credit line from the bank, we can start the project anytime; personally I think the Yingbin Avenue project should still be launched."

"Because the eight enterprises that will sign also proposed that we build a decent Yingbin Avenue; this is also one of the basic conditions for them to sign with us."

Hearing Su Yang say that, everyone inwardly thought: Su Yang, you're really talking nonsense with your eyes open.

I don't know how other enterprises talked, but Harvard Pharmaceutical had already signed a cooperation intention, and never said they must build a Yingbin Avenue.

But Su Yang's move is formidable in that he tied all eight enterprises together in one go; and because if this Yingbin Avenue caused several investors to back out, Lieshan Xian's loss would be huge.

Seeing everyone's astonished, even angry expressions, Su Yang continued: "These eight enterprises combined have an investment scale exceeding ten billion; if you think spending tens of millions to build a Yingbin Avenue is unreasonable, then I can also stop insisting."

"It's not easy to win these investments; I hope comrades will consider carefully."

Zhao Nanxing instantly fell into a dilemma. He knows Su Yang insists on linking the Yingbin Avenue matter with several investors, which is pure nonsense, but he absolutely cannot continue opposing because of that.

Otherwise, if such a large investment were withdrawn, he couldn't bear it; then not only would the city hold him accountable, but the province would also inquire.

After thinking, he said: "Let's do this—whether to agree concerns the financial support of our entire county's finances. If we don't build it, it might affect our county's development plan; if we do, it's a fiscal overdraft."

"Moreover, the overdraft situation would be very serious; even if we've secured loans now, those loans will have to be repaid in the future."

"To exchange development for overdrafting one's future is unscientific."

"But not signing is also not an option; therefore, in principle I support the Yingbin Avenue project, but the scale of construction and total expenditure need to be re-discussed."

"This is also a compromise; what do comrades think?"

The reason Zhao Nanxing was selected and promoted to county magistrate is that he naturally has outstanding abilities.

Su Yang can fabricate nonsense, can tie this project from the angle of investment and development; thus he can naturally also use the project's investment scale size to influence this matter.

Indeed, as soon as he said that, Jiang Tao, Yang Kang, and Qi Guohui all raised their hands in agreement.

This time Bao Shuang didn't raise his hand decisively, but looked toward Zhao Nanxing.

Zhao Nanxing also looked at Bao Shuang; at this moment Su Yang said: "Since County Magistrate Zhao agrees, I also agree; as for the scale, we can discuss it further—at least for now we can stabilize the investors."

As his words fell, Zhou Yanru, Chen Bo, etc. all raised their hands in unison.

Bao Shuang naturally didn't lower his hand either; finally the resolution was passed unanimously by everyone.

But everyone knows in their hearts that this matter isn't over; the final bargaining lies in the project's investment scale size—apart from Yingbin Avenue, a few million is also built, tens of millions is also built, and even if one's mind goes boom, hundreds of millions could also be built.

Su Yang said: "Next we'll discuss the second agenda item, which is about personnel issues."

"Department Head Chen, please bring forward the candidates the Organization Department has been considering for everyone to study."

Chen Bo said: "Regarding candidates, after serious consideration, we recommend Comrade Jin Xiang, Executive Vice Minister of the County Party Committee Organization Department, and Comrade Zhang Lei, Town Chief of Shuanggou Town, to serve as the Party Committee Secretary of Guantan Gou Zhen."

"These two comrades each have their strengths; please share your opinions."

Zhao Nanxing flew into a rage upon hearing: "Is there no one in the county? Why are these two always recommended each time?"

Jiang Tao and others also wore angry faces—this is leaving no face; otherwise we'd have to consider their feelings, right? At least we should let them recommend a comrade.

But Zhao Nanxing, true to his name, said: "I know these two comrades, but they currently bear heavy responsibilities—especially Comrade Zhang Lei, who basically handles Shuanggou Town's affairs; if we transfer him away, who will handle Shuanggou Town's work?"

"Are we supposed to rely entirely on County Magistrate Li? County Magistrate Li is now busy with the follow-up work of investment attraction, can't disengage; currently the top priority in the county is investment attraction, we can't let County Magistrate Li split his focus."

"As for Comrade Jin Xiang, he's always worked in the Organization Department, lacks township work experience, and is also unsuitable."

"Come to think of it, I actually have a fairly suitable candidate here; everyone could take a look."