The two parties discussed the investment share.
As required, the county was to verify Wu Changfeng's credentials.
We can't just believe someone who asks for tens of millions.
At the very least, you have to come up with the money.
Wu Changfeng said that this was no problem at all, and that the county would check the bank account information.
Ten million yuan is all kept in there.
Gu Yuanming was finally relieved and extremely excited.
10 million!
This isn't just firing the first shot; it's like launching a missile!
I thought a few hundred thousand would be enough, but who would have thought it would be 10 million!
Let alone Jiangcheng City, looking at the entire province, apart from foreign investment, this amount is definitely among the top!
Finally, Gu Yuanming took out a map and drew a picture near Qingyang Town: "This is a wasteland that belongs to Qingyang Town."
"It's right next to the county seat, and transportation is convenient. It only takes about ten minutes by bus to get to the county seat."
"It covers nearly 350 acres in total, and the land transfer fee is 1 million yuan."
“We have already spoken with Qingyang Town. After I go down there and sort things out, your company can be affiliated with them.”
"According to the policy, the first two years are tax-free and there are also low-interest loans."
Wu Changfeng nodded and said, "Then I'll have to trouble Director Gu to take care of it. I'll be going out in a few days to contact raw material suppliers, so I won't be involved in this matter."
Gu Yuanming expressed his understanding, and then tentatively asked, "What do you think about the factory construction?"
When it comes to attracting investment, what kind of investment are we looking for?
To revitalize the economy.
Besides creating jobs, the other purpose is to carry out construction.
Money is everywhere, inside and out.
Wu Changfeng said generously, "Doesn't the county have a construction company? One million is enough for the factory construction."
Gu Yuanming was overjoyed: "I'll take care of it for you!"
During this period, construction companies were still locally operated, meaning that building a house or digging an irrigation ditch were all government-run matters.
However, with economic reforms, some individual construction teams have begun to emerge, mostly led by technicians who left construction companies to start their own businesses.
This can increase the county's revenue, which is the original intention of attracting investment.
Wu Changfeng directly handed the task over to the county, which could be considered a way of returning the favor.
After chatting for about an hour, Gu Yuanming even called over the head of the construction company.
Once the factory layout was finalized, Wu Changfeng didn't have many requirements: the ground should be level and the space should be spacious and bright, far exceeding the current domestic standards, if not approaching the standards of future generations.
This put the person in charge in a difficult position; they were capable, but the profit margin wasn't much.
Gu Yuanming laughed it off, saying, "Your construction company doesn't get many jobs all year round, so don't be so picky."
After the agreement was reached, Wu Changfeng left with Liu Tiao.
Wu Changfeng said, "Now that the first thing is done, let's go buy train tickets."
Where to?
"Wenzhou, then the window city, and then to Qiongzhou."
This trip will take at least ten days to get back.
Wu Changfeng and Liu Tiao boarded the train, heading to another place.
Gu Yuanming brought Lao Zhao and Xiao Li to Qingyang Town.
This time, the plan is to finalize the affiliation arrangements, and then the construction team will enter the site to complete the factory construction.
The three of them drove the government jeep into the town.
The town is small; you can see the end of it with just a glance.
The town government is located on one side of the main road. It's a three-story building.
Mayor Wan went out early to greet them.
Logically speaking, the two of them are at the same level.
However, the county is currently focusing on attracting investment, so Mayor Wan will personally receive them.
After exchanging pleasantries for a while, the two sides entered the conference room.
Before Mayor Wan could say two words, a large group of townspeople poured in from outside.
Gu Yuanming looked out the window in surprise: "What kind of activity are you holding?"
Mayor Wan was a little embarrassed: "I haven't had a chance to say it yet, but there are some protests in the town about the factory being built."
"Why?" Gu Yuanming was annoyed. "These kinds of ridiculous things didn't happen a few days ago!"
"The townspeople feel resentful that they have used the town's land without benefiting themselves, and that outsiders have made money for them."
"Bullshit!" Gu Yuanming retorted angrily, "If the factory is to be established, won't we need to hire workers? Shouldn't we choose those who are nearby?"
"What's wrong with you? Can't you even get through to this simple ideological work?"
Mayor Wan's face turned cold as he said, "The key issue is that the county has taken all the land transfer funds! It's normal for the townspeople to have some complaints, isn't it?"
Gu Yuanming looked at Mayor Wan with disbelief: "What kind of thinking is that? That wasteland is nominally your town's, but it hasn't created any value!"
Mayor Wan turned his face away and remained silent.
So what?
Is this land in our town?
We didn't get anything, so why should we?!
Gu Yuanming broke it down, saying, "Yes, the land transfer fees are allocated to the county, but has the county used that money for food or drink?"
"Take the road leading to the county town, for example, it's in such a terrible state! Doesn't it need money to be spent on repairs?"
"They give money to the people, and then they spend it all, leaving the roads still dilapidated and the schools still run-down!"
Mayor Wan said indignantly, "I can't do anything about it. It's all the residents' own opinion, and I can't control it."
Gu Yuanming was so angry that his teeth itched.
Xiao Li was furious and rolled up his sleeves, ready to step forward and argue.
Old Zhao grabbed her and glared at her.
You little brat, you have no right to speak!
No one will clean up your mess if you say the wrong thing.
Old Zhao said to Mayor Wan, "Old Wan, you can't look at things like that. Attracting investment is a good thing for the general public."
"If everyone goes to work in the factory and earns money, that's called a steady stream of income."
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