Lin Sanqi gave the local officials a thumbs-up:
"After all, it's the first province to implement reform and opening up. How bold! They shut down such a large power plant so easily. Just how much power was generated? About 15 billion kWh a year. How much electricity does the entire Shenzhen consume in a year now?"
Secretary Zhu Xinyue acted quickly:
"Boss, in 2013, Shenzhen's annual electricity consumption was 71 billion kWh."
Director Qin from the Development and Reform Commission nearby also had a headache and said:
"We have to balance environmental protection with economic development, and we're all struggling. But the Humen Power Plant has become a persistent problem. If we don't solve it now, we'll have to do it later, and I'm afraid the cost of solving it later will be even greater."
Lin Sanqi asked, "How do we solve this power shortage?"
Deputy Director Wang of the Electric Power Bureau explained:
"We now rely on west-to-east power transmission. The northwest region is rich in energy and uses local materials. We pay more for the grid, but save on transportation. While this may increase costs in the short term, it's a long-term benefit. After all, environmental protection requires a huge investment."
Lin Sanqi thought that the eastern and southern regions had taken advantage of the situation by leaving all the pollution in the northwest and supplying energy to distant places.
The question is, have ordinary people in Northwest China benefited from this? I'm afraid the money has been concentrated in the hands of a few people.
Section Chief Song came up again at this time and said with a smile:
"Stop it, these national affairs are not for us ordinary people to discuss. Our mission today is to let Director Lin see the strength of the Humen Power Plant.
Also, I want to see if Mr. Lin really wants to buy second-hand equipment from China for export. I'm afraid Mr. Lin was just teasing me, haha."
When Lin Sanqi heard this, he broke out in a sweat.
Others at the scene might not understand, but Lin Sanqi understood. This was Section Chief Song coming to test him with a mission.
Didn't you say you were prepared to spend over 100 billion yuan to buy obsolete domestic production lines and machinery? Didn't you want power plants and refineries? Now I'm putting a power plant right in your mouth. Will you eat it?
The key point is that it is not feeding a small thermal power plant, but the largest power plant in South China. This is a trump card, how can the price be cheap?
Although Section Chief Song spoke lightly and with a laugh, Lin Sanqi, who was already a senior official in another time and space, already understood that he had no choice.
But no one knew that Lin Sanqi was secretly delighted. With such a large state-owned power plant, ordinary people couldn't even get a bite of it.
The convoy got off the Humen Bridge sightseeing platform and drove directly to the Humen Power Plant.
Section Chief Song, Director Qin from the Development and Reform Commission, Deputy Director Wang from the Electric Power Bureau, and Wu Gang, the general manager of the power plant, were in the same car.
Deputy Director Wang was a little worried, but he was still careful in his words when facing Section Chief Song, who was much lower in rank than him:
"Song Ke, we've also investigated the background of Lingnan Hall. Their family owns a clinic and sells ginseng. Although their annual tax payments rank among the top 100 in the province, their business operations are not healthy and they have many loss-making projects.
Now let's ask Lingnan Hall to buy our Humen Power Plant. Let's not talk about whether they have this idea or not. Even if they do, I'm afraid they can't come up with the money. This requires a direct transfer of real cash.
We estimate that even if we only bid for second-hand equipment, including all the generators and supporting workshops, it would cost at least 200 to 300 million yuan. If we sell it too cheaply, I'm afraid the provincial government won't approve it. This is state-owned capital and cannot be lost at will."
Director Qin of the National Development and Reform Commission also has his own concerns:
"The Humen Power Plant's generators can produce 15 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity annually, with a total installed capacity of 3.88 million kilowatts. This is already one of the best in China, and it is an absolute giant power plant.
I'm worried about whether Africa would want a power plant of this size. Africa is full of poor, small countries. Which country can use 15 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity a year? I'm afraid that figure alone would scare people off."
General Manager Wu nodded repeatedly: "I thought the same thing."
Section Chief Song was not worried at all, but smiled lightly:
"You're Party A, why are you worried about Party B's sales? I can't say much else, I'll just reveal a little bit. Lin Sanqi is rich, very rich, richer than you can imagine.
But as for his money, apart from a portion coming from the company's normal operations and legal income, there was also a portion that was somewhat borderline, which raised questions with the relevant authorities and has been filed.
Next we will see how they spend the money. If the money is spent on things that benefit the country, we will not only not interfere, but we will also strongly support them and provide them with all conveniences.
However, if this money is used to undermine social stability, affect the normal operation of the national economy, or even have unclear connections with foreign countries, the relevant departments will not sit idly by.
If Lin Sanqi was a smart man, he would know what to choose.
Today's Humen Power Plant is just a test. If it succeeds, Director Qin, Director Wang, your Dongguang Province plan to eliminate obsolete production capacity can be smoothly implemented."
Director Qin is in charge of this area of work, and it is also his most troublesome job.
"Yes, the province is now requiring the implementation of the "empty cage, replace the bird" policy, which means changing the extensive growth model with the courage of a hero who cuts off his arm and moves the existing traditional manufacturing industry out of the current industrial base.
Then, we can transfer advanced productive forces to breed birds that eat less, lay more eggs, and fly farther, so as to achieve the goal of economic transformation and industrial upgrading. But this is easier said than done.
"Outdated and extensive production capacity, to put it bluntly, is the livelihood of people who have been engaged in the industry for decades. To suddenly destroy their jobs, shut down their factories, or require them to spend a large amount of money on industrial and environmental upgrades is so hateful."
Section Chief Song laughed again:
"How can I not hate you? Ask Wu Gang if he hates you? If such a large power plant is shut down like that, what will happen to the jobs of so many workers?
What happens if entrepreneurs can no longer make money? Cutting off someone's financial resources is like killing their parents.
Wu Gang is fine; he's a state-owned enterprise executive after all. He quit the power plant and just moved on. If it were a private company, they'd probably fight like hell, and with local protectionism thrown in, it would be tough.
That's why I personally came forward, personally invited Lin Sanqi, and personally took him on a tour. Do you really think our department is so idle and has nothing to do?
We are here to help you solve your problems, and Lin Sanqi is the best person we have found to solve your problems.
As long as the Humen Power Plant's second-hand equipment acquisition project is successful, and at a high price, it will set an example for the entire province. Then we can sell the power plant and oil refinery to him and get some money back, right?
If the used generators at the Humen Power Plant can fetch 20 to 30 billion, and the plant covers an area of 2,000 mu, it will fetch a stratospheric price at auction. The two combined will be enough to recoup most of the losses, allowing your "empty cage, replace bird" strategy to proceed smoothly.
Everyone in the car was a smart guy and they knew what was going on immediately.
Director Qin smiled and asked:
"Section Chief Song, it seems you are very confident that Lingnan Hall will definitely purchase this power plant?"
Deputy Director Wang added, "And the purchase price won't be cheap. Can you give me a satisfactory price?"
Section Chief Song nodded:
"As long as you're willing to sell, I'll find a way to convince him to buy it. Of course, we have to be realistic and follow the appraisal price. We shouldn't go overboard with a high price, nor should we sell it too cheaply and cause a loss of state-owned assets."
Director Qin and Deputy Director Wang now had a clear idea in their minds.
If someone else told them this, they might not believe it, but Section Chief Song is different. This kind of person either doesn't draw his sword at all, or when he does, it will draw blood, and every move never misses.
Moreover, they also have the power to "report matters secretly", so I dare not hide anything during the transaction process.
So Deputy Director Qin also said happily:
"Okay, as long as you help us solve this big problem, I'll give you some of the acquisition funds as a department bonus."
Section Chief Song smiled and asked:
"Director Qin, I'm not bragging, but I can at least help you get 20 billion in business. How much kickback are you prepared to give me?"
Deputy Director Qin was shocked: "Is this true? Can Lingnan Hall really eat so much?"
Section Chief Song curled his lips:
"20 billion is just a starting point. Not to mention second-hand power plants, even if it's a retired second-hand refinery, second-hand cement plant, or second-hand steel mill, I can find a way to sell them to you."
Deputy Director Qin suddenly grabbed Section Chief Song's hand.
Section Chief Song was so frightened that he shook his hands repeatedly, thinking that this old man was crazy and was pulling and tugging. He was not a pretty secretary.
"Section Chief Song, if you can truly find a way to sell all the used equipment in the province, I promise to give your department a 3% kickback to ensure you have sufficient funding for the future."
Who knew Section Chief Song would suddenly collapse and lean back in his chair:
"Alas, several hundred million! This is a huge sum of money. Unfortunately, our department is destined to be a poor government office. We are absolutely forbidden from having any financial dealings with the local government. So, you guys are getting a bargain."
After saying that, Section Chief Song smacked his lips:
"No, the deal is done. You guys have to treat me to a good meal. The thought of not being able to use this much money for funding makes me feel really down."
Hehehe~~~ There was a burst of laughter in the car. (End of this chapter)
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