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The Myanmar Central News Agency and the Minsheng Daily of the Fourth Special Zone have reported on the merged Fourth Special Zone in almost the same three days. The main content is not the current changing economic construction status of the Fourth Special Zone, but the so-called "two major internal separatist forces stopped the protracted confrontation, and began the dialogue under the active pursuit of the SAR Chairman Corning. The entire Fourth Special Zone is expected to end internal disputes and live in harmony."

General Wen Song was undoubtedly lucky. From Mayor Daqili to the position of the top leader of Jingdong local government, General Wen Song endured seven years and from Jingdong to the central decision-making level. However, it only took less than a year. It was Corning's appearance that gave this soldier who was over 50 years old and had a lifetime of military service to an excellent opportunity for promotion and became one of the few beneficiaries of the ten-month-long civil war in northern Myanmar. His ability not only won widespread praise from the public opinion circles at home and abroad, but also truly maintained the stability and development of Jingdong area for the embarrassing military government and established a good image of "enlightened and pragmatic".

The civil war stopped, and the exhausted central government finally suppressed the large-scale march and secret subversion of anti-government forces, but found that its internal camp had become fragmented and in danger. The Supreme Military Commission decisively cleaned up and rectified its internal affairs, and a large number of surrendered and betrayed were removed from office, and even detained. The swaying centrists were also weakened and delegated to local offices. Therefore, the power vacuum that emerged in a short period of time brought opportunities for many people to make progress.

General Wen Song, who was good at handling ethnic conflicts, deeply involved in local governance, and was quite familiar with economy, soon entered the vision of the two leaders in the central government.

After the discussion, they unanimously decided to transfer the steady and moderate General Wen Song to the capital. He served as the important position of the first deputy minister of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and assisted the new minister, General Jueqin, who has always been known for his tough and stubbornness. This is of great benefit to establishing the image of the military government and making up for the shortcomings of General Jueqin. In particular, Wen Song's brilliant "drug prevention" achievements during his tenure in Jingdong local government can allow the military government to quickly reverse its current decline and show a positive side.

General Wen Song's military rank was also promoted from major general to lieutenant general. After the half-month handover period was over, he would rush to Yangon to take office. He began to participate in high-level decisions and become a truly senior official.

As the journey was completed, Wen Song decided to personally rush to Mengla City in the Fourth Special Zone to meet Kang Ning, an old friend of the new Special Zone Chairman who provided all-round support to him.

General Wen Song has always been full of love and gratitude for Corning, and also deeply admires Corning's sincerity and wisdom. Corning's powerful Myanmar Brothers Foundation has achieved one great political achievements after another for Wen Song himself. As all industries in the country are in decline, only Daqili's development is unique, not to mention the huge improvement in the city's appearance. Just the more than ten economic entities under the foundation and "Huaqing Society" have added large amounts of tax revenue to the Daqili government.

The smart and capable foundation chairman Xiao Xianhe not only got along well with officials from all walks of life and sought common development, but also quickly opened his branches to Yangon, the capital and Mandalay in just half a year. Under the introduction of General Wen Song, he successfully established close contacts with several bosses of the central government, and jointly established a significant economic entity with significant benefits with many deputy prime ministers and family members of the party and government officials.

General Wen Song knew very well. He had to thank Xiao Xianhe for his rapid promotion for his unremitting efforts in Yangon. Without Xiao Xianhe's large amount of financial support, he would not have entered the eyes of the two big bosses, and his promotion would not have been unanimously agreed by the members of the Military Commission.

Because of this, General Wen Song, who joined Li Baotao, gave Corning's ministry the maximum support and assistance and cooperated vigorously in politics. Wen Song blocked all roads west of the Fourth Special Zone on the grounds that the rebellion in Menglei has not yet resumed. He tactfully rejected reporters from all over the world's request to go to the Fourth Special Zone for interview, gaining a foothold for Corning and winning valuable time.

Wen Song's confidant mayor, Maumin Pan, made great contributions to local construction and the economic development of Corning's Ministry. The Daqili government led by Maumin Pan helped Corning's Ministry transport a large amount of fuel, building materials, grain and other materials from Thailand in the name of government garrison procurement. While increasing Daqili's tax revenue, relevant officials also generally achieved what Xiao Xianhe called "common prosperity", so that most of the officials of the Daqili government were unwilling to be promoted to other regions, but were willing to continue to stay in the special economic zone piloted by the stable and prosperous Myanmar government.

Of course, seeing the rapid development of the Fourth Special Zone and the increasingly powerful armed forces of the Corning Ministry, General Wen Song had doubts and uneasiness in his heart, worried that the Corning Ministry would be attracted by anti-government forces, and worried that the Corning Ministry would form a confrontation with the central government with the other three Special Zones. If this were the case, all his previous political achievements would become a bubble and he would be ruined because of this.

However, after meeting Corning twice, the doubts and uneasiness in Wen Song's heart gradually disappeared. Corning's explanation is simple and clear: it is not that I want to develop military strength, but in this special area, if there is no sufficient military force to support it, it will not be able to ensure the steady economic development, the hard-won new life of the people who have escaped from drug cultivation, and it will not be able to mediate and restrain the other three special zones. The Fourth Special Zone will comply with the leadership of the Myanmar central government, unswervingly support the political propositions of the central government, and put economic development as the top priority, and will not be politically irresistible.

General Wen Song and his two off-road vehicles stopped on the west bank of the Nanlei River Bridge. From a distance, he saw Corning leading a large number of Fourth Special Zone officials to wave to the east bank. Since the broken bridge had not started construction for a long time, Wen Song and his party could only board the boat to cross the Nanlei River, which had begun to rise. When he arrived on the other side, he immediately shook hands with Corning and his party who were strode forward.

Sitting in a comfortable luxury off-road vehicle, Wen Song pointed to the roadside construction machinery and a large number of builders and asked curiously: "You are moving so fast! When will you start expanding this roadside?"

"The ground broke down a week ago. When the road is repaired, I will do my best to rebuild the bridge. The experts conducted on-site surveys and said that the piers of the broken bridge are good, and only the bridge deck needs to be demolished and repaved. It is estimated that it will be reopened in March next year." After saying that, Corning asked with interest: "When will the general set off for the capital?"

Wen Song said with a full face: "I left the day after tomorrow. Now Jingdong's affairs are almost done. I originally wanted Maolin Pan to Jingdong to inherit my position, so that our cooperation and policy continuation will be guaranteed. Who knows that the central government has already had a suitable candidate, and Maolin Pan himself is unwilling to leave the wealthy and stable Daqili to come to Jingdong. It's just as he wishes, haha! But don't worry, the new General Maobu is a good person to get along with. He has a very good relationship with Xiao Xianhe, your subordinate. He is a 45-year-old major general, and like me, he is also a Burmese. I believe he will fully support the economic development of your Fourth Special Zone like me."

Corning whispered: "Thank you very much. General! I don't know how to express my gratitude. To be honest, my brothers and I are very reluctant to leave you, but when we think about the hope that you can bring to our entire Myanmar after you get promoted, we feel that we cannot be too selfish. To be honest, there are many generals who can fight in Myanmar, but there are still too few generals who can understand civil affairs and revitalize the economy. We are full of hope for your future."

"Haha! Talking to you is always so pleasant!"

After hearing Kang Ning's unmarked flattery, Wen Song laughed happily. After a while, his tone changed and turned to a serious topic: "The central government and the other three special zones have achieved certain results, but the three special zones unanimously refused the government forces to send troops to various special zones again to exercise symbolic national powers. Similarly, your fourth special zone has no symbolic army now, and I want to hear your opinions."

Corning knew that this contradiction always needs to be resolved. He had conducted repeated research and discussions with the other three special zones. At this time, when he heard Wen Song ask, he immediately understood that this was the problem that Wen Song had to face and solve after being transferred to the Central Committee. Therefore, Corning also expressed his plans:

"According to the consensus reached in the latest negotiation, the central government generously gave the four special zones a five-year tax exemption policy to calm the trauma caused by the war and restore people's livelihood. This is amazing. It not only resolves the resistance and resentment in the hearts of the people of the special zone, but also makes the leaders of the three special zones under the war have given an explanation to the people under their jurisdiction and pave the way for the central government to resume the management and supervision power in the four special zones. However, I personally believe that the central government cannot act too hasty in the restoration of the management and supervision power of the special zones. It may be better to send civilian officials to each special zone from January 1 next year to gradually exercise the power of guidance and supervision. Based on the preferential policies given by the central government to various special zones in internal autonomy and taxation, the army entered too early, and it seems that it is completely unnecessary. Take it slowly so that the results you have just achieved will not be in trouble."

Wen Song nodded thoughtfully: "After you said that, I now understand their bottom line. What about you? What is your Fourth Special Zone attitude towards this? Can you set an example in this regard?"

"Of course!"

Corning smiled and said, "We have developed step by step with your support. We have no reason to refuse the general's advice. After the general takes office, we can send civilian personnel to our Fourth Special Zone first. We will arrange the official residence for the officials of the central government in advance and will fully cooperate with their work."

Wen Song turned his eyes and cursed with a smile: "You are so cunning! Aning, do you also want us to send symbolic troops to enter and participate in the management of the Special Administrative Region?"

Corning solemnly replied: "I certainly have no opinion on this. The key is that we cannot be too far away from the other three special zones, otherwise a split area will not be beneficial to the central government and the general's internal affairs department; secondly, the central government needs to strengthen its legal construction and policy formulation in terms of taxation, civil affairs, judicial affairs, etc. Now all regions do their own things. The lack of a mature and complete legal system has always been the main reason for the chaos in the country's management. Therefore, the participation of the government's military in the management of the special zones will lead to many contradictions. I suggest that after the general takes office, we will promote the legal construction in Myanmar as soon as possible. This is the basis for the good or bad national management. As long as a nationwide unified legal system is established, all other problems will be solved."

"You said it right, but it's also a difficult task!"

General Wen Song sighed and made his own personal request to Corning: "I saw the set of interim laws of the Fourth Special Zone you gave me, which was very touching and very helpful to my future work. I plan to discuss carefully with the main leaders after taking office and do my best to promote your successful experience. Therefore, I hope that your economic development can develop rapidly, integrate the Mengpaya and Daqili area into your economic circle as soon as possible, and build the southern part of Jingdong area into the most developed region in the country. Another thing is to continue to maintain good relations with the various garrisons of Jingdong and set an example for the whole country. In this way, I have more confidence in speaking on it."

Corning expressed his opinion: "General, please rest assured. These are the key points of our Fourth Special Zone in the next two years, and we will work hard to do it." Speaking of this, Corning looked mysterious: "Before the general leaves office, all the officials and soldiers of our Fourth Special Zone want to give the general a gift."

"Oh?" Wen Song asked with interest: "I have enough money. I don't know what surprise you will give me?"

Corning smiled slightly: "We know that the most troublesome thing about the general after taking office was 120,000 displaced victims. These displaced victims include Kachin, Huayi, and Burmese ethnic groups. They are currently placed in the northeast suburbs of Mandalay. The government is facing great pressure. Therefore, our Fourth Special Zone decided to gradually accept 50,000 victims within three months and place them in Mengyang and Dabang counties. I wonder if the general is willing?"

Wen Song held Corning's hand excitedly, nodding in gratitude, and was extremely relieved.
Chapter completed!