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The proposal by the Nantang County Party Committee and County Government to establish a leadership group for investment attraction did not cause much of a stir. However, the idea of setting up a preparatory leadership group for the Nantang County Industrial Development Zone sparked intense debate at the Standing Committee of the County Party Committee.
Several Standing Committee members were surprised by Nantang County's plan to build an industrial development zone, believing that with the current industrial foundation of Nantang County, it did not have the conditions to build such a zone. Especially since no county in the entire Liyang region had proposed the idea of building an industrial development zone, and even the Liyang region had no such concept. Nantang's initiative seemed to be seeking attention and pandering to the crowd.
"Old Shen, I'm not trying to dampen your spirits, but we all know the situation in Nantang. You've been here for almost a year. What's the practical significance of building this industrial development zone? Our infrastructure and geographical location are what they are. How can we proceed? As you said, the state no longer advocates for state-owned enterprises funded by the government. Our Nantang county government doesn't have the financial strength to do this. So, we can only attract foreign investment. Do you think our current conditions can attract foreign investment?"
Qin Haiji slowly took the last puff of his cigarette, then firmly extinguished the butt in the ashtray. He leisurely picked up his teacup and took a sip. "This idea is very forward-thinking, but I think that given the current situation, whether it's the practical conditions or the national policy environment, it doesn't seem suitable. I think it's best to observe for a while. If we start making a big fuss about this now, I'm afraid the provincial authorities will think we're seeking attention and pandering to the crowd."
Qin Haiji's gaze swept over the few Standing Committee members on his diagonal side but did not look at Shen Zili, who was opposite him, or An Dejian, who was in the central main seat.
He needed to probe An Dejian's attitude. In his view, An Dejian's steady nature suggested he should not support Shen Zili's rash actions. Or perhaps Shen Zili had proposed it to An Dejian, and An Dejian, not wanting to reject the newly appointed acting county magistrate, had pushed it to the Standing Committee for discussion?
Qin Haiji's words pierced Shen Zili's heart like needles. He did not expect this usually low-key deputy secretary to openly challenge his proposal at his first Standing Committee meeting after taking office as acting county magistrate. The dismissive tone and attitude made Shen Zili feel a deep-seated anger rising within him.
The idea of a gimmick? This was Qin Haiji's verdict on the proposal he had painstakingly put forward?
Shen Zili felt his temples throbbing, and the gazes of the other Standing Committee members became somewhat ambiguous.
He suppressed his anger, picked up his teacup, and took a large sip to calm himself. In his many years in politics, this was the first time he had experienced such a sharp challenge from an opponent. "Stay calm in the face of major events," this was the advice his father-in-law had given him, urging him to maintain a calm and rational mindset when working in Liyang. The more urgent and conflicting the situation, the more important it was to maintain a normal state of mind.
Having been in Nantang for almost a year, as the deputy county magistrate, the major policies and directions of the county were steered by An Dejian, and the specific affairs of the government were decided by Wang Zirong. Daily work was handled by other vice-county magistrates. As the deputy county magistrate, he mainly played a supervisory role. He had always thought that Wang Zirong was not a big deal, and he had passed through the county party committee and government smoothly. Even when there were some storms, they never involved him. He did not expect that just as he took on this responsibility, he would face such a fierce challenge.
He knew that his roots in the county party committee were not as deep as those of the other Standing Committee members. Everyone had always thought he would return to the provincial level at the beginning of the next year, but he did not expect his organizational relationship to be suddenly transferred, and he would take over as acting county magistrate. The disappointment and dissatisfaction of people like Qin Haiji and Cao Gang were understandable, but he thought that with their cultivation and inner qualities, they would not express their dissatisfaction in such a manner in such a setting.
He truly experienced the reality of the situation. Before the meeting, Lu Weimin had warned him, and although he had not taken it seriously at the time, he had still prepared carefully. He did not expect that it would really happen.
An Dejian appeared relaxed, his pen continuously drawing on his notebook. Seated in the main position, he seemed completely unaffected by the tense atmosphere, his gaze fixed on something, or perhaps deep in thought about Qin Haiji's opinion.
"I cannot accept Old Qin's opinion," Shen Zili felt his tone was too forceful and slightly lowered it. "Whether to build the industrial development zone and how to build it are two different issues and should not be conflated. I think everyone is clear on whether we should build it. Why should we build it? I would like to report to the Standing Committee members on the purpose, significance, and urgency of building this industrial development zone."
An Dejian subtly nodded, approvingly. Shen Zili had finally entered the right state. The most powerful weapon to counter Qin Haiji was not attitude but convincing reasons. It seemed that Shen Zili had prepared well. Of course, if he could not pass this test, it would be a serious underestimation of Shen Zili's father-in-law and Shang Quan's judgment, as well as Shen Zili himself.
"In the past half year as deputy county magistrate, I have gained a direct and profound understanding of our county's financial situation. I believe that County Magistrate Cao will also have a deeper understanding. Without mentioning other issues, just the annual salary and welfare of the teacher corps is a noose that chokes us. Every month, the finance bureau staff have to pull out their hair to raise the funds for teachers' salaries."
"Everyone is also aware of the medical expenses for retired cadres. We will all grow old, and when we do, our health will decline, leading to illness, medical treatment, and surgery, which are extremely costly. I remember that two months ago, when County Magistrate Tang was hospitalized and underwent surgery at the provincial hospital, he was about to go into the operating room, but the money had not been raised. His family came to the county party committee, crying and wailing. It was only after the county government scrambled to raise the funds that they were able to send the money. This happened right here, and if we think about what will happen to us when we grow old, don't you feel a bit disheartened?"
Shen Zili saw Qin Haiji's expression change, as if he wanted to rebut, but under An Dejian's gaze, he ultimately did not speak. He needed this opportunity to present his views, and Qin Haiji had provided him with a target, even though it came unexpectedly. He was not afraid to face it.
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