When Qian Lingyun heard Li Lin say that he wanted the Pingyang Municipal Government to invest 2 billion yuan, he immediately became troubled.
He complained with a sad face, "Let alone 2 billion, even if it's 200 million, the city government can't come up with it now."
"You don't even know how serious the city's fiscal deficit is now..."
He wanted to continue, but Yang Wanquan coughed twice deliberately, trying to remind Qian Lingyun that Li Lin was not a member of the municipal government team. How could you reveal such sensitive information as the city's fiscal deficit to him? If it got out, it would have a great negative impact on the municipal government.
Qian Lingyun glanced at Yang Wanquan and knew what he was reminding him of, but he ignored his kind reminder. He thought, as the person in charge of this investment promotion, Li Lin has the right to know the current status of Pingyang City's fiscal revenue and expenditure. Otherwise, how can we expect him to bargain with those businessmen when he doesn't even know his own financial situation?
Seeing that he was ignored by Qian Lingyun, Yang Wanquan looked away awkwardly, thinking, how could Qian Lingyun be so careless? Even if Li Lin is your confidant, you can't tell all the inside stories to others, right?
Forget it, it’s your responsibility if something goes wrong, so say whatever you want!
Yang Wanquan simply closed his eyes and pretended to be confused, listening quietly to Qian Lingyun settle the account with Li Lin.
Qian Lingyun counted on his fingers and explained everything in detail, "In the past few years, Pingyang had no money to carry out livelihood projects. We gritted our teeth and issued 17 billion government bonds. We thought that after the roads were repaired and the moat was beautified, foreign investors would come. Who the hell knew that after spending the money, no big enterprise was brought in. Over the years, we can hardly pay the interest on the bonds alone."
"Well, it's a bit better, the money is not wasted, it's more convenient for people to travel, and they have a place to go for morning exercises and walks..."
After taking a sip of water, Qian Lingyun complained, "Let's not talk about the 17 billion bonds, we can barely make ends meet with the tax revenue from our city.
When I was the executive director two years ago, poverty alleviation work was at its most intense. The superiors kept coming to inspect us, and in order to avoid being criticized, we had to invest more...
All counties and districts are frantically building inspection villages and trying every possible way to help poor families... In the final analysis, which one does not cost money?
We had no choice but to borrow more than 5 billion yuan as a guarantee for us. We couldn’t pay it back, so we had to sell the Material Building, merge several pieces of state-owned land, and sell them to developers. Only then did we pay back the money.”
After that, Qian Lingyun sighed, counted on his fingers and concluded, "Hey... Adding up all these debts, our Pingyang debt is almost 30 billion. If we could have 2 billion, Secretary Peng would not have proposed to sell the cotton mill. With this 2 billion, we can subsidize the cotton mill 200 to 300 million every year, and the workers will not be laid off."
"Now, with Pingyang's huge debt, even if we go to the bank to borrow, I'm afraid no one would dare to lend. So, the conditions proposed by Mr. Ren and others are almost impossible for us in Pingyang..."
After saying this, Qian Lingyun put his hand on his forehead, pretending to be in pain, leaned back in his chair, and didn't speak for a long time.
Yang Wanquan and Zhang Yi kept their eyes narrowed and didn't say anything. They sighed from time to time and looked helpless in the face of the current situation.
Li Lin knew that Pingyang was poor and financially strapped, but he never expected that it would be in debt of tens of billions...
He couldn't help but sigh that even though they were so poor, the company still insisted on paying salaries and bonuses to employees at all levels...it was truly the conscience of the industry.
I heard that a city was in debt of tens of billions and stopped paying salaries for a year. Finally, Dingfeng stepped in to help repay part of the debt, which allowed the city government to get back on track...
Some cities and prefectures owe money, and the leaders have a crooked mind, forcibly putting these debts on the people...How to add them? All law enforcement units go to the streets, and you are not allowed to come back if you don’t give me a 1 million yuan ticket today... Fine me as much as you can for over-limit, over-load, and over-weight. If you don’t make more than 1 billion yuan a year, you have not completed your mission...
Anyway, they are very good at playing it within the legal framework, and they are particularly ruthless. Of course, wise leaders know that doing so is actually killing the goose that lays the golden eggs, and is taking the government's credibility lightly, and will sooner or later be exposed.
Seeing Qian Lingyun so disappointed, Li Lin didn't know what to say. But whether it succeeded or not, Qian Lingyun and the others would have to give an answer. At worst, he could just reject Ren Jianghai and Liao Xiaoqiang and let them think about it themselves.
Li Lin sighed with empathy and said, "Mayor Qian, I know the difficulties we have in Pingyang. So how do you think I should respond? Should I reject Ren Jianghai directly or try again?"
Qian Lingyun sat up straight, tapping the table with his fingers, obviously thinking quickly.
Yang Wanquan and Zhang Yi looked at Qian Lingyun eagerly, wondering what decision he would make.
It would be easy to refuse outright, but it would also result in a direct loss of 3 billion investment. I want to agree, but Pingyang City does not have the strength to do so now...
If there was any way, they would not sit back and watch the huge investment of 3 billion slip away...
Oh~ It’s really hard to do anything without money!
moment.
Qian Lingyun raised his head and said, "Xiao Lin, let me tell you about our Pingyang fiscal deficit first. Then go talk to Mr. Ren and the others and see if you can get them to change the terms."
Yang Wanquan rolled his eyes at Qian Lingyun when he heard this. He thought, if you are afraid that Li Lin will reveal the fiscal deficit, why did you say it so specifically just now?
Li Lin nodded heavily and said, "Okay then, I'll go talk to them again."
...
At this time, in the provincial capital, Yuanfeng Building.
Lu Yuanfeng sat on the sofa with his legs crossed, looking at Wan Yingjie across from him and asked, "Have you negotiated with the bank?"
Wan Yingjie said, "We have negotiated. I have deposited 500 million yuan in three banks. I asked them to take the initiative to talk to the Pingyang Municipal Government about the loan. As long as the municipal government can provide collateral of equal value, the money can be loaned to them."
"Well, once the Pingyang government gets the loan, Ren Jianghai should withdraw. By then, the Pingyang Municipal Government will have to bear the high interest and will not be able to hold on for long. The cotton mill will be put on the sale schedule again... It would be best if Pingyang could mortgage the land of the cotton mill to the bank this time, so that it will be easier for us to get it in the future." Lu Yuanfeng said with a smile.
Wan Yingjie nodded proudly and said, "Mr. Lu is thinking about this, and I have also thought about this, so I have already informed the bank and asked them to try their best to acquire the cotton mill land."
Suddenly, Lu Yuanfeng's eyes became sharp and vicious. He stared at Wan Yingjie and said, "You did a great job on this matter, but don't forget one thing. You must take this opportunity to bring disgrace to Li Lin!"
Wan Yingjie was frightened by Lu Yuanfeng's sudden fierce look. His expression froze, and the corners of his mouth twitched unnaturally. He said, "Don't worry, Mr. Lu. The pit has been dug for him, waiting for him to jump into it..."
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