In a conference room in the Great Hall, the Prime Minister and heads of ministries and commissions, as well as famous domestic economists, were sitting together to discuss the year's economic work. Of course, Wu He, as one of the national think tanks, was also among them.
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"This year's national GDP is expected to be able to complete the plan, with a year-on-year growth of more than 8%. In addition, fiscal revenue can exceed 100 billion, but there is also a lot of expenditure. The balance will be almost the same as last year."
The director of the Economic Commission is summarizing to everyone that although it is now November and there is still one month before the end of the year, overall there will not be much change.
"Well, it has developed a bit fast in the past few years, especially today. Many factories in the south are very good and have strong production momentum. Many raw materials are not available. Fortunately, we have the support of the three northern provinces. You are indispensable for this, Lao Ding.
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The Prime Minister glanced at his deputy Ding Huizhong, who was sitting next to him. It was he who was supervising the war in Northeast China and completed the targets set by the country.
"Old Zhao, is it better not to give up your idea? A few bottles of Maotai confused Hu Weiguo and the others. It seems that we will have to use this trick next time!"
Ding Huizhong smiled.
"Oh, this time it's hard for Lao Hu and the others, but there's nothing we can do about it! Who said they are rich and powerful!"
"Yes, the economic situation has not declined this year, and Lao Lu has done a lot of credit for you. This crackdown is very effective and has completely curbed the occurrence of cases."
The Prime Minister pointed to the person next to him and said.
"What contribution do I have? It is our duty to maintain social stability!"
The other party answered immediately.
"Next year is the sixth year of reform. The economy has grown rapidly in the past few years. Especially this year, prices have risen a lot. Let's talk about it. What should we do next?"
The Prime Minister looked at the people below and asked.
Prices are indeed a big problem. In the 20 to 30 years before the reform and opening up, prices have basically not changed much. However, in the past year or two, prices have begun to rise. Grain and oil are better now. The state has tight control on cement and steel.
, it has risen by 20% this year. If it continues to rise like this, it will cause a chain reaction. By then, grain and oil prices may be out of control.
"To promote comrades, let me say a few words first!"
The speaker is Feng Youjun, the First Vice Prime Minister and an absolutely powerful figure.
"Okay, then let the friendly comrades talk first!"
Premier Zhao nodded.
"It has been three years from 1981 to this year. In 1981, the economic growth reached 7.3, and in 1982 it reached 7.5. This year is not over yet, but the economy seems to be able to exceed 8. It should be said that the results of the reform have been
It is gratifying that this has been shown, but Comrade Xiangyang also said just now that although the fiscal revenue has increased by 10% compared with last year, the revenue and expenditure are still the same as last year.
It is almost the same, which means that we have spent too much money this year, especially in the South, where projects have grown too fast. This is also the reason for the substantial increase in the prices of steel, cement and other means of production. Fortunately, the control is good, and the people
Food and clothing have not increased much, but they have increased a bit. For example, the average price of tobacco has increased by 30%. This is not a good sign.
So I think we should be steady next year and keep economic growth at around 5, so that prices can be suppressed and the people can rest assured."
Feng Youjun put forward the idea that the economy is growing too fast and needs to be stabilized.
"Comrade Friendly Army said we should be stable. Indeed, prices seem to be on the rise now."
Zhao Hongyang nodded slightly and said.
"Lao Ren, you are in charge of Guangdong Province. This year, all the steel in the north has been given to you and Lao Xiang's Fujian Province. Now the country's two special zones are also in your territory. What do you think?"
Zhao Hongyang looked at one person, and everyone present looked at him at the same time.
This man is not young yet. He is in his mid-sixties, with gray hair on his temples, but he is very energetic. His name is Ren Zhongyuan, and he is now the first secretary of Guangdong Province. There are two cities in Guangdong Province: Snake City and Shenzhen City.
Special zones, these two places are the country's experimental fields, which are of great significance to reform and opening up. It is precisely because of the existence of these two special zones that the entire Guangdong Province is undergoing construction and developing very fast.
"Okay, since Comrade Xiangyang asked me to say it, then I will say... Just now Comrade Youjun said that we need to slow down. Yes, the country's prices have increased a lot this year, but in my opinion, this is not necessarily a bad thing.
, just like a pool of water, if it is stagnant, it will not move, and there will be fewer and fewer fish in it.
In the end, they all died. What should we do if we want these fish to survive? Then we have to make the water in the pond move and flow continuously. There will be more and more fish, and eventually they will become bigger. This is how the prices are going up.
It just shows that the economy has been revitalized and that reform and opening up are effective, Comrade Friendly Army, are you right?"
"Comrade Zhongyuan, as I said just now, economic development cannot be stopped, but the temperature must be lowered. Prices are not pond water, and the people are not fish. Nothing can happen to the people!"
Feng Youjun immediately retorted.
"Comrade Friendly Army, our country's growth rate this year has reached eight, which seems to be a little higher than last year, but we need to expand our sights. For example, in Hong Kong Island, their annual growth rate has reached ten, which is faster than us. Let's take a look.
The island country has been slower in the past two years, but it has also reached eight. In the past few years, it has exceeded ten, and has reached a growth rate of more than twenty for two or three consecutive years, far exceeding ours. Therefore, I think our country’s eight
The growth rate is not fast, but it is not enough and we need to grow faster."
Ren Zhongyuan said firmly.
"Haha, Comrade Zhongyuan is a hundred times more confident! Yes, your Shenzhen City and Snake City in Guangdong Province are special economic zones in our country, but they are only special economic zones, not political special zones. Shenzhen City sold land for hundreds of millions, and the money was
You have made money, but what you have lost is the foundation of our socialist country. Yuan from Snake Market is even called "Boss Yuan", and this name is worthy of his name.
, because he not only wants to sell land, but also wants to establish a Western political system. Last year, several senior officials went to inspect it, and they came back and told me that except for the red flag, nothing else about the Special Administrative Region is socialist.
, I am so lucky to be able to return to the pre-liberation period after decades of hard work! If it continues to be sold like this, I think our people will not agree!"
Feng Youjun said loudly and excitedly.
"Comrade friendly forces, don't get too excited. The special zone is a special zone that we mainly use for testing. We shouldn't pay too much attention to whether it's good or bad right now."
When Zhao Hongyang saw that the two were about to quarrel, he quickly stepped forward to smooth things over.
"Comrade Xiang Cheng, your Fujian Province is also developing very fast this year. Tell us about it!"
Zhao Hongyang looked at another person, his name was Xiang Cheng, and he was the chief official of Fujian Province.
"Okay, let me also say something. I share the same opinion as Lao Ren. Economic development cannot be stopped but must be accelerated. Moreover, we have the potential to develop faster."
This Xiang Cheng didn't have any polite words, he just said it as soon as he came up.
"Oh! How to develop?"
Zhao Hongyang asked.
"That is to vigorously develop the private economy. As long as we completely liberalize it and put aside all the theories of ups and downs, the country's economy will develop rapidly!"
"Nonsense, really nonsense!"
Before Xiang Cheng could finish speaking, Feng Youjun stood up.