Chapter 208: Don't Sell Your Feelings and Rely on Strength
In the conference room of the provincial government building located in the center of Shudu, Xiao Zhen was listening carefully to the instructions of the leader. What was being held here was the investment preparatory meeting for the Shanghai Summit Forum.
The conference room is very spacious and bright. In the middle is a large oval conference table that can seat more than 20 people. There is a circle of conference tables and chairs set up against the wall around the conference room.
Xiao Zhen was sitting at the large conference table in the middle. Sitting on his right was Deputy County Magistrate Lin, who was in charge of economics in the county. He was surrounded by attendees from three other cities and counties. Among them, his
Old classmate Guo Rong was also sitting in the area of Dafo City. Opposite Xiao Zhen were the relevant leaders of various departments in the province who were attending the meeting.
The circle outside against the wall was also filled with staff from all over. Sitting behind Deputy County Magistrates Xiao Zhen and Lin were Director Wang of the County Science and Economics Bureau and two assistants, Xiao Wen and Xiao Wu.
The one who is speaking now is Vice Governor Dong in charge of investment promotion in Bashu Province.
Vice Governor Dong told everyone that among the series of activities of the Economic Summit Forum held in Shanghai, one of them is to hold a show of the style of hundreds of counties in the new era before the official start of the summit forum. At that time, a group of people from all over the country will
Representatives from more than a hundred counties will gather together to showcase the customs, economic characteristics, and unique resources of each county at their respective booths... It is a good opportunity to promote exchanges, attract investment, and stimulate economic development.
This time Bashu Province specially selected four counties to participate in the exchange. If before the end of this summit forum, which county has made the greatest achievements in attracting investment, then after the summit forum, this county will serve as the recommended representative of Bashu Province.
Participate in nationally organized economic visits to ten European countries.
Everyone in the meeting looked at each other, and everyone understood that this investment promotion was actually a competition, and the reward was the qualification to follow the national leader to go on an economic visit to ten European countries. Everyone knows that,
If I can get the opportunity to showcase myself at this summit forum and then go on an economic visit with the leader, what will it mean for my own experience and future career?
At this time, Vice Governor Dong looked meaningfully at Xiao Zhen and a young cadre in his thirties on the other side and said: "Xiao Xiao, Xiao Chen, you two are the youngest among the county-level leaders in Bashu Province.
He is the top leader, and the recent development momentum of Xichuan County and Xinlong County is also very rapid. In this Hundred Counties Exhibition, you two must give Bashu Province a voice."
The young man whom Vice Governor Dong called "Xiao Chen" was Chen Xiangbin, the county party secretary of Xinlong County.
Chen Xiangbin is 36 years old this year. Although he is about 5 years older than Xiao Zhen, he is still one of the youngest county-level leaders in the province. More importantly, he has served as the county magistrate of Xinlong County five years ago and has
Led Xinlong County to develop rapidly, ranking first among the top ten economic counties in the province for two years, and was awarded the title of "County with Economic Characteristics" by the State Council.
Two years ago, Chen Xiangbin was promoted to Secretary of the Xinlong County Party Committee and Member of the Standing Committee of the Municipal Party Committee. Therefore, it can be said that he is ahead of Xiao Zhen in terms of performance, experience, strength, and rank.
Vice Governor Dong only put Xiao Zhen and Chen Xiangbin together to talk about things. In the eyes of others, he should have put a lot of pressure on Xiao Zhen, but in fact, Chen Xiangbin was under greater pressure than Xiao Zhen.
Because since Xiao Zhen came to Xichuan County, he quickly formulated a development plan for Xichuan County that is very consistent with its own characteristics. During last year's major earthquake, Xichuan County, under the leadership of Xiao Zhen, was at the epicenter, but
Although the damage was small, the county acted in the most timely manner and recovered the fastest. It was highly praised by the leaders.
Especially in the past six months, Xiao Town has actively coordinated resources from all parties and provided a lot of help for the post-disaster reconstruction of Xichuan County, making Xichuan County a model for reconstruction in disaster areas. It can be said that this earthquake not only did not destroy the people of Xichuan
Confidence has given Xichuan County an opportunity for rapid development, making Xichuan County stand out among the counties and cities in western Bashu and become another star county in Bashu Province.
It is the strength shown by Xiao Zhen that makes Chen Xiangbin deeply fearful. At the same time, Chen Xiangbin's apparent advantages have become pressure on him. Once the aura of a star is put on, it is difficult to take it off. He is also the same in this competition.
I don’t want to, and I can’t lose to Xiao Zhen.
"Don't worry, Vice Governor Dong. It doesn't matter whether I can participate in the economic visit to ten European countries. But taking this opportunity, I will do my best to bring back more development opportunities for our Xichuan County." Xiao Zhen took the lead to express his position. Dong
The deputy governor and other leaders also smiled and nodded.
"Hey, Comrade Xiao Zhen is too humble. I think the first place this time should be your Xichuan County..." At this time, Chen Xiangbin on the side suddenly said with something to say.
"Oh? Why is Secretary Chen so sure?" Xiao Zhen wondered.
Chen Xiangbin smiled and said to the leaders present: "Our Xinlong County was a major agricultural county a few years ago. Apart from growing some vegetables and fruits, it did not have any particularly beneficial resources. In recent years, although Xinlong County
The county's economic development is very rapid, and it is firmly ranked first among the top ten economically strongest counties in our province, but this is all due to the hard work of all party members and cadres in our county."
Chen Xiangbin's efforts and achievements over the years are obvious to all. Although his words may be suspected of being a pedant, they are indeed reasonable and attracted many people to nod in agreement.
Chen Xiangbin changed the topic and said to Xiao Zhen: "Xichuan County is different. It has unique advantages. Let alone our Bashu Province, it is not an exaggeration to say that the whole country is focusing on building it. I think Xiao
This time, the secretary relied on the advantages of post-disaster reconstruction to gain everyone's attention and sympathy by selling his sentiments, and attracted large amounts of investment and sponsorship...
At this time, everyone was silent, and everyone understood the two meanings of Chen Xiangbin's words: one refers to the fact that Xichuan County in Xiao Town has developed well because of the historic opportunity of post-disaster reconstruction; the other is that
Even if Xiao Zhen achieved good results this time when he went out to attract investment, he was relying on selling his feelings and winning sympathy, and had nothing to do with his actual ability. It can be said that at such a meeting, these words were quite bold.
Vice Governor Dong finally spoke: "Comrade Xiangbin's words are still biased. The area affected by the disaster was very vast, but the earthquake center deep in Xichuan County was the least affected and recovered the fastest. In just over half a year,
The county has not only emerged from the shadow of the earthquake, but has caught up with other counties, and its economic development has far exceeded that before the disaster. Such achievements cannot be achieved by selling feelings and winning sympathy..."
"Yes." "Well, Vice Governor Dong is right." "This Secretary Xiao Zhen is indeed extraordinary..."
Seeing that everyone seemed to agree with Xiao Zhen, Chen Xiangbin said no more, stood up and said, "Vice Governor Dong is right, but I overstated my point."
Then he gave a slight greeting to Xiao Zhen and said: "Brother Xiao, I am also straightforward and don't take things personally. This time, our four counties will go all out to attract investment and compete fairly.
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Chen Xiangbin emphasized the word "fair competition" very strongly. This was not a genuine apology. It was clearly a continued emphasis on the unfair competition between Xiao Zhen and everyone.
Xiao Zhen smiled slightly and stood up and said: "What did Secretary Chen say? Our four counties represent Bashu Province this time. We should work together to show the unique style of Bashu Province from our different fields. As for
The investment attracted, no matter which county it enters, will ultimately contribute to the economic development of our Bashu Province. Now the economy of Bashu has gradually formed a vast economic circle, in which any point of development will be
It plays a leading role in promoting the whole..."
It should be said that Xiao Zhen's words were from a higher perspective and reflected a stronger awareness of the overall situation. In comparison, everyone felt that Chen Xiangbin paid too much attention to his own one-third of an acre, and the pattern seemed too small.
Xiao Zhen continued: "But...since the province has set up this reward mechanism to motivate everyone, I very much agree with Secretary Chen's opinion. Under the premise of unity and cooperation, we can have moderate, friendly and fair competition. Here I
I would also like to express my position. We in Xichuan County will not seek sympathy or sell our feelings when we go to the magical capital this time. All projects related to post-disaster reconstruction will not be counted as our achievements. Resources will be allocated uniformly by the province. We in Xichuan County will use
Brand-new development concepts, excellent political and business environment, and unique resource advantages will win everyone’s recognition.”
As soon as Xiao Zhen finished speaking, Guo Rong took the lead in applauding, and almost at the same time, warm applause broke out in the venue. Chen Xiangbin sat down awkwardly and had to smile bitterly and clap a few times along with everyone.
After everyone calmed down, Vice Governor Dong said: "Okay, Comrade Xiao Zhen has a high level of consciousness and a strong sense of the overall situation. It should be said that the four counties we are going to this time have their own characteristics. As long as we are well prepared and show our strength,
Everyone has a chance.”
After hearing what Vice Governor Dong said, the leaders of the other two counties looked at each other and smiled. Sometimes it is really annoying to compare people to each other. What Vice Governor Dong said is right. Each county has its own characteristics, but it depends on who it is.
The skill shown by Xiao Zhen and Chen Xiangbin made them feel inferior. They never thought that they could compare with others. Their only intention was to make a fool of themselves and be able to take charge of this grand event.
It would be satisfying if the administrative region gets some benefits back.
After the meeting, everyone prepared separately and will leave for the Magic City in two days. Xiao Zhen received a call from Chu Ge from the Ministry of Commerce. Chu Ge told Xiao Zhen on the phone that he was also responsible for some work at the summit forum this time.
, and also revealed an important piece of information to Xiao Zhen. There will be a big surprise waiting for the areas that performed well in this hundred-county style display event. This information made Xiao Zhen more optimistic about this magical event.