Chen Jing and provincial governor Zhou Zibing were not familiar with each other.
The two had not even had any contact before.
Zhou Zibing served as provincial governor in Lingnan for eight years and worked as a team member for several secretaries.
The particularity of Lingnan's political scene, and the high position of provincial party secretary, made Zhou Zibing always seem to be under the halo of the secretary, and the path for promotion did not seem to be wide.
Some people even predicted that Zhou Zibing's career might end as the governor of Lingnan Province.
However, can anyone be the governor of Lingnan Province?
Zhou Zibing worked in Lingnan for eight years and made outstanding achievements. His influence in the political arena of the Republic cannot be underestimated.
Governor Zhou is known for his eccentric personality. People below commented on his extremely rigorous style and strict work requirements.
Just because of the two words "strict", people have strange evaluations of him.
Vice-President Miao visited Lingnan this time and met four people alone, and Governor Zhou was the last one.
Prior to this, Secretary Mo of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference Jian Nanping, and Deputy Secretary He Jun had all met with him alone.
Zhou Zibing came this time and brought Qiao Zhengqing with him, and Chen Jing accompanied him. This was no longer a separate meeting.
Zhou Zibing saw Chen Jing and Chen Jing was about to say hello to him. He waved his hand and Chen Jing stopped talking.
For some reason, Chen Jing felt very nervous.
Although he was mentally prepared and knew that Zhou Zibing's usual personality was like this, Chen Jing always felt that Governor Zhou was a little too serious, which made people wonder if he was dissatisfied with him.
With the authority of a provincial governor, the aura he exudes is quite astonishing.
Mr. Miao was drinking coffee and there was no one accompanying him.
When Zhou Zibing saw Mr. Miao, a smile appeared on his face, but he didn't say anything. He just stretched out his hand. Miao Qiang stood up and the two of them clasped their hands.
"Zi Bing, you have to take care of yourself. I feel like you have lost weight again!" Miao Qiang said with a smile.
Zhou Zibing said: "It's hard to buy old age and lose weight if you have money. I think I'm pretty good!"
Miao Qiang waved his hands and said: "That means you feel good about yourself. You can't get any thinner with your physique. If you get thinner, you will be weak!"
Zhou Zibing smiled awkwardly, and Qiao Zhengqing came over to greet Miao Qiang.
Miao Qiang nodded, and the two shook hands. Qiao Zhengqing turned back to Chen Jing and said:
"You know Mr. Miao, you can relax a little!"
Chen Jing then said: "Mr. Miao, take care of it!"
Miao Qiang's eyes flashed across Chen Jing's face and said, "You brought me a young soldier today. I'm a little surprised!"
Zhou Zibing sat below Miao Qiang and still said nothing.
Qiao Zhengqing said: "We have been under great pressure recently and the economic situation is not good. As the vanguard of the country, we must find ways to change the current situation. Our next step is to make a fuss about cooperation. Xiao Chen is the director of the Economic Cooperation Office. He had some ideas, so Zhou Sheng asked him to come directly!"
Miao Qiang nodded, stretched out his hand and said, "Sit down, sit wherever you want!"
He chuckled and said: "Originally, I just wanted to have tea with you, Governor Zhou, and catch up on old times, but now it seems that he is still impatient and focused on work. I still have to talk about work when I come here today!"
He stretched out his hand, nodded a few times in the air, and said: "That's okay, Governor Zibing has this style. Then let's talk about our work. What do you want to do next?"
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Chen Jing was prepared for difficulties.
Qiao Zhengqing has made great efforts to have the honor of meeting Mr. Miao today.
It was Qiao Zhengqing's strong recommendation in front of Zhou Zibing that made Zhou Zibing very interested in the cross-regional cooperation project. Finally, he waved his hand and asked Qiao Zhengqing to bring Chen Jing, and the three of them came together to see Miao Qiang.
Otherwise, given Chen Jing's status, where would he have such an opportunity now?
Chen Jing has done a lot of work on cross-regional cooperation and has done enough homework.
But when it came to the project issues, he was not sure whether Miao Qiang would definitely agree with them.
He is ready to deal with any abnormality.
But he still didn't expect that Premier Miao's criticism would be so sharp.
After Chen Jing introduced the plan for the joint high-tech park project between Haishan and Nangang, Miao Qiang frowned and interrupted Chen Jing, saying:
"I would like to ask our comrades in Lingnan, can we get rid of the shackles of investment in our economic development? I understand your plan. Now the central government strictly controls investment in various places. In this context, you have thought of
If investment in a city fails to succeed, we should join forces to do it together and report to the central government together.
This is a personal wave tactic. There is strength in numbers. Do you think it is more powerful if you call it investment like this?"
He paused and said: "What we need for cross-regional cooperation is innovation, efforts to change the existing economic structure, and efforts to find new economic growth points. Don't talk about investment just when we talk about economics.
Just thinking about investment, I just try to do something new without changing the medicine. The purpose is still to invest.
Don’t you think this idea is old-fashioned?”
Miao Qiang suddenly became angry, and the atmosphere in the scene suddenly dropped to freezing point.
Chen Jing just felt like he couldn't breathe after being kicked.
Chen Jing had never experienced criticism from a heavyweight leader of the central government in such harsh terms.
He has been working hard recently, coordinating all aspects of the relationship, and has paid a huge price for the completion of this project between Nangang and Haishan.
Now, he was suddenly denied so thoroughly by Vice President Miao. This was such a huge blow that he couldn't accept it for a while, and he felt like the sky was falling.
He tried hard to adjust his emotions, but it was difficult to do so.
His face was red, his mind was blank, and he didn't know what to say next.
Qiao Zhengqing was also surprised that Mr. Miao reacted so fiercely and denounced Chen Jing's plan, leaving him, the recommender, with no place to lose face.
He felt a little regretful in his heart, feeling that Chen Jing's plan had not been carefully considered and failed to cater to Mr. Miao's taste.
At a time when the central government is strictly controlling investment, Chen Jing has just talked about investment. Isn't this just hitting the point of the gun?
Only Zhou Zibing's face looked normal. He had always had that expression and it hadn't changed from the beginning to the end.
The scene was quiet, Zhou Zibing didn't say anything, and Qiao Zhengqing didn't know how to smooth things over.
Chen Jing felt the eyes of several leaders glance at his face, and his face was really burning.
He controlled his emotions with great perseverance, picked up the tea in front of him and took a hard sip.
While drinking water, he bit the tip of his tongue hard with his teeth.
There was a raw pain, so painful that he almost shed tears.
However, after being stimulated by this, his spirit was lifted, and his dejected state changed.
He took a deep breath, his heart skipped a beat for no reason, and said:
"President Miao, regarding the high-tech park project, I still insist that we are not calling for investment from the central government in disguise. This project is investment, but this project is to promote cooperation between the two places and adjust the regional economic structure.
An effective project that changes the single status quo of the existing economy.
Now the central government strictly controls investment, I know this very well. But controlling investment does not mean to beat investment to death with a stick.
The troika of economic growth, investment in domestic demand and exports, if we talk about investment in the future and the color changes, will we go to the other extreme?"
Chen Jing is young and energetic, and can say whatever he thinks.
As soon as he said these words, Qiao Zhengqing's expression changed drastically, and even Zhou Zibing, who had always been calm, frowned.
Who is Chen Jing talking to?
The person sitting opposite is the Prime Minister.
What is his tone? Is he questioning the Prime Minister's work?
How audacious!
Qiao Zhengqing couldn't help it anymore and said: "Xiao Chen, don't get excited. Pay special attention..."
His heart was filled with regret. If he had known that Chen Jing had such a strong personality and was so immature, he really shouldn't have let him come here today.
How does this scene end today?
When he was mid-sentence, Miao Qiang interrupted him and said: "Governor Qiao, you don't need to interfere. Comrade Xiao Chen dares to speak out and speak his true thoughts. This should be encouraged! This visit to Lingnan, to be honest, there are not many highlights.
If you can hear a few words of truth, it can be considered a gain!"
He stared at Chen Jing and said: "Xiao Chen, according to you, how sure are you that the project will be completed? How sure are you that if this project is completed, the province's regional cooperation will be opened up?"
Chen Jing pondered for a long time and said: "Mr. Miao, I'm not sure! The project is definitely a right project, and our direction is also the right direction. But whether we can achieve good results in the end involves too many aspects.
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I have recently experienced the complexity of Lingnan. The economic structure, social form, and the entire social environment are all very complex..."
Miao Qiang smiled and said: "I'm not sure, but I'm still very convincing. You are really a desperate man who dares to move forward."
Chen Jing blushed and lowered his head in embarrassment.
Miao Qiang's tone slowed down and he said: "But I can't completely deny you. At least you still have some energy, at least you dare to think and do it. Compared with some comrades who are lifeless, sluggish, submissive, and have no ideas in their hearts.
No better!”
He paused and said: "You can carefully demonstrate, coordinate with multiple parties, and scientifically analyze the problems you just mentioned about this project. If it is as you said and it can have the expected results, the central government can also consider relaxing the project approval.
The premise is that it is valid, and the premise is that there must be scientific proof. You are slapping your head like this without any rigor at all, it is just playing the piano randomly. So I am right to criticize you!"
Chen Jing nodded and said: "Your criticism is right. I will immediately organize scientific demonstrations by experts and contact Haishan and Nangang cities to solicit opinions extensively. Once all the work is done well, we will report it..."
Zhou Zibing, who had been silent until now, finally said: "Secretary, we did not do our job well and let you down..."
He still called Miao Qiang secretary, and Miao Qiang didn't think it was inappropriate.
His expression became serious, and he sighed softly and said: "Lingnan makes people worried. You have to think of more ways. You need to rely on wisdom to get through the difficulties..." (To be continued. Please search Piao Tian Literature, the novel is better and updated.