The next day as soon as he got to work, Sun Zongyu was called to the office by Secretary Li Jianguo, and Township Chief Zhao was also there.
"Yesterday, several of our secretaries carefully studied your winter farmland water conservancy and transportation construction plan and believe it's generally feasible. Through this construction, our township will not only improve its backward transportation situation, but also increase the income of the township's residents through subsidies and rewards. Although it's a bit small, it's better than sitting at home in the sun. Of course, our project volume is so large, I'm afraid it's the largest township in the county. We will register with the county leaders. But can the few people in your Construction Office handle the planning, design, calculations, etc.?"
"Secretary, my idea is for our Construction Office to take the lead in planning and design, and I'll go to the Urban Construction School to ask for their help. Our township project may seem large, but compared to the Urban Construction School, it's a very basic project, not at all difficult. I plan to have a school teacher lead the team, with a class of over 40 people helping out, and try to complete it in a week. I wonder if this will delay things?"
"I'll give you eight days. We can't delay any longer. We need to act early and quickly. If the weather gets cold, the people will suffer."
"Okay, I will definitely complete the task!" Sun Zongyuan quickly stated.
"In addition, we feel that it is a bit too much for the food factory to give out 100,000 yuan at once to help the township with construction. The food factory has just opened and has many expenses. So let's start with 50,000 yuan. Next year when the food factory makes money, we can help more. We will find a way to make up the shortfall." Township head Zhao added.
"Village Chief Zhao and I will go to the county right now to report to the leaders and let them know about our plan. We still need to strive for as much support as possible."
"I also have something to report to the leadership: the Autumn Canton Fair will be held in mid-October. Could the county leaders coordinate with higher authorities to give us a reference? I feel our canned food is of very good quality and has great potential for export."
"When the time comes, your leader and I will go to Guangzhou together to see the development situation there and liberate our minds," said Sun Zongyuan.
"Let's go together. It's a good opportunity to report the construction plan to the secretary and the county magistrate." Secretary Li Jianguo said.
Honghua Township is about 30 kilometers away from Anyang County by mountain road. Cars can't drive on it, and the speed is only 30 to 40 kilometers per hour. Sun Zongyuan was almost broken by the bumpy road.
It was already 11:30 when we arrived at the county party committee. We asked the secretary in the county party committee office, who said the secretary and the county magistrate were in a meeting. At 12:15, they wearily walked out of the meeting room. Secretary Li Jianguo and the other two hurried to greet them. The secretary's name was Shen Congde, and the county magistrate's was Wang Peizhong. Secretary Shen Congde said, "You don't come here for no reason. It's getting late. Let's go to the office and I'll treat you three to dinner."
The three people followed the secretary and the county magistrate in fear and trepidation, and received envious glances from many cadres along the way. After all, not everyone can have the honor of being treated to a meal by the secretary and the county magistrate.
In a small private room in the cafeteria, five people were eating and chatting.
Secretary Li Jianguo gave a brief report on the implementation plan for winter production in Honghua Township, and the secretary and county magistrate were very satisfied.
"Our county is planning a large-scale winter production program, and your Honghua Township has already come up with a plan. I think Jianguo is absolutely suitable to come to our county and serve as deputy county chief."
"Secretary Shen, what I have done is far from enough. I will continue to work in Honghua Township. I will give you a different Honghua Township in three years." Li Jianguo quickly expressed his opinion. Sometimes the words of leaders are not trustworthy. Do you know which one is true or false?
"Don't be so modest, tell me about your plan for Honghua Township!"
Li Jianguo briefly reported the winter farmland water conservancy and transportation construction plan to Secretary Shen and County Magistrate Wang. County Magistrate Wang asked, "Your plan is very bold and has a spirit of reform. Who came up with it?"
Li Jianguo scratched his head and thought for a moment before saying, "This is the preliminary plan made by Sun Zongyuan. Our township party committee collectively studied and decided on it. Since we are unsure about some things, we are here to seek advice from the leaders."
"Secretary Shen, I think the overall idea is correct. It's not a loss for the people to do more work. After all, there are subsidies. If there are no subsidies, they can do less. The question is, how are you raising the subsidy money and bridge and culvert funds? Give the people more IOUs, otherwise they will scold us."
"Secretary, County Magistrate, according to this plan, we are still short of 30,000 yuan in addition to the funds we raise ourselves. If we don't do the work, shouldn't you, the leader, give us some explanation? Hey! Hey!" Li Jianguo smiled embarrassedly.
"Li Jianguo, you've plotted against me and County Magistrate Wang. If I don't give you some, will we be unable to continue this winter's production?"
"Secretary, if we want to do something, we should do it on a large scale, make a big step forward every year, and strive to complete the task of renovating all the township's road facilities within three years."
"Secretary, our county has been allocated 200,000 yuan in winter production subsidies. How about we give them 20,000 yuan? That would be a good deal for Honghua Township," the county head continued.
"Twenty-five thousand, please. We are so poor, and we still have to do so many projects. Please consider it as a token of consolation for us!" requested Village Chief Zhao.
"Then I'll give you 25,000. But if the district holds a project site meeting later, you have to show up for me."
Secretary Shen made the final decision.
"Okay, let's do as Secretary Shen arranges. There are 18 townships in the county, and the average income of the remaining townships is only 10,000 yuan per household. It's not easy for them either," said County Magistrate Wang.
"Secretary, County Magistrate, our food factory has something we need to trouble you with. I'll have Zong Yuan report this to the two leaders."
Seeing that the plan was approved, Li Jianguo then pushed Sun Zongyuan forward.
"Okay, and please report on the recent production situation of the food factory at the same time." Secretary Shen replied.
"Secretary Shen, County Magistrate Wang..." Sun Zongyuan briefly reported on the recent production, expansion, sales, and profitability of the food factory. He also briefly reported on the production capacity, profits, and taxes planned for the May Day holiday next year. Finally, he said:
"Secretary, County Magistrate, our food factory is developing canned asparagus and canned pet food. If we sell them to foreigners at the Autumn Canton Fair in October, we can earn foreign exchange for the country and contribute to it. I would like to ask the county to coordinate with the province or region to give our factory an opportunity to participate in the exhibition." Sun Zongyu said.
"County Magistrate Wang, are there any manufacturers from our county participating in the exhibition?" Secretary Shen asked County Magistrate Wang.
"Among the eight counties and cities in our region, only the wicker weaving factory in Ganhe City has signed up to participate in the exhibition. No factory in other counties has participated. It's not that they don't want to go, but they really can't get their products out," said County Magistrate Wang.
"In that case, I'll go to the city and find the regional commissioner to add Qianhe Food Factory to the list, to save face for our county! Expect my call after you return in two or three days," said Secretary Shen.
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