freenovelworld Chapter 529: Inspecting Han Steel
Chapter 529: Inspecting Han Steel
It is different from the later generations who focus on the affairs of celebrities and their livelihoods.
In the 1990s, people were much more concerned about national affairs than in later generations. What they watched at the 7 o'clock news in the evening would become a hot topic on the streets the next day.
When a luxury convoy consisting of two luxury Coasters and more than a dozen official cars, led by a police car, drove through the street, it immediately attracted a lot of people's attention.
At an intersection, six or seven old men playing chess stopped at the same time.
"Old Deng, am I seeing things?" An old man raised his head and rubbed his eyes, and the chess piece in his hand fell.
Another old man also stared blankly at the departing convoy, "No...I'm not mistaken."
The crowd went wild.
"What do they mean by this? They still dare to engage in corruption. Aren't they afraid that we will report it to the provincial party committee?"
"How is he corrupt? Wasn't this car bought by Yu Hui, the municipal party secretary? Yu Hui has already been dismissed from his post. They're just reaping the benefits."
"I think you're getting old and confused. Didn't the provincial party secretary say at the time that the car could be used? But if you want to ride it, you have to show results. I remember this was even reported in the newspaper, and I even saved a copy."
"That seems to be the case."
At this time, an old man holding a teapot came over staggeringly.
"You guys are out of touch with the news."
Someone asked, "What do you mean, Old Wang? Do you have any news?"
Old Wang waved his hand, and someone immediately moved away from the stool.
Old Deng couldn't wait any longer, "Old Wang, stop being so pretentious. If you have something to say, just say it. If you have something to say, just fart!"
Old Wang then slowly put down his teacup and said, "You don't know, right? Our city has a new secretary and a new mayor."
"Oh, what kind of news is this? I know those people. They wouldn't have the guts to get in this car. I guess it must be the new leader who has arrived. Do you even need to tell me that?"
The old man who had just given up his seat was also unwilling to do it, and pushed Old Wang to leave his seat, "Get out!"
Old Wang steadied himself and said, "Wait! Wait! I haven't finished yet!"
Several old men said in unison: "Speak!"
"Okay, okay, I'll tell you, I'll tell you." Old Wang said softly, "My son told me that the new leaders are very young. The municipal party secretary is only in his thirties, and the mayor is even younger, only twenty-eight! And this mayor was so bold that he stated directly at the inauguration ceremony that he wanted to develop Beishan City!"
"Get it done, huh, is that new? Who hasn't said that?"
"This time they're different!" Old Wang's eyes lit up. "They made it clear at the Party Congress that they'd resign from the Party if they couldn't get promoted!"
A group of old men exclaimed.
Someone shook his head and said, "Young people are young people. Once you say something like that, you can't take it back."
"Yes, a 28-year-old mayor must have a remarkable background and a smooth career, otherwise he wouldn't have said that. Honestly, the cost of development here is too high. I don't think the government's support will be strong enough, and this young man is bound to fail."
"Yeah, but it's nice that they have this intention."
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Amidst heated discussions among citizens, the convoy arrived at the gate of Hangang Group.
The gate of Anshan Iron and Steel Group is not like a traditional tall archway. Instead, it has two huge pillars on each side. On the left pillar are two huge Chinese characters - "Han Steel".
Because the conversation took place too late last night, Xu Lian asked the government office to contact Hangang Group early in the morning and emphasized that everything should remain as it is.
However, Hangang Group still attached great importance to it. The moment it received the notice, it organized its workers to carry out 2S, stopping work where possible and welcoming the inspection of the municipal party committee leaders with the best attitude.
Qi Jiashan, Secretary of the Party Committee of Hangang Group, led all senior executives to welcome them.
It is rare for a deputy minister to welcome a senior official.
Things are different now. The Party Secretary of Hangang back then would not be replaced even if he was offered a position as Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee. Now he is on the decline and the power of his position is not even as high as that of a county magistrate.
Moreover, he had already received information about Qi Tongwei and He Anxia from his superiors and the Hanjiang Provincial Party Committee. He knew that the two men came with the mission of saving Beishan City and Hangang, so he naturally did not dare to act rashly.
Under Zhu Hongwen's introduction, the two sides held a handshake meeting.
Qi Jiashan shook He Anxia's hand tightly, then shook Qi Tongwei's hand tightly, very excited, "I'm glad you're here, I'm glad you're here!"
it is more than words.
Qi Jiashan’s relationship with Hangang began in his grandfather’s generation.
My grandfather was a worker at Hangang in the old society, and my father was also a worker at Hangang. Later, he joined the revolution and became a deputy mayor of Beishan City.
He is also a member of Hangang and has witnessed the rise and fall of Hangang. A few years ago, he was also appointed as the chairman of Hangang in a critical situation.
However, in the midst of major changes in the national economy, his power can only temporarily slow down the decline of Han Steel. If he wants to bring about change, he cannot do it alone.
After a few polite words, Qi Jiashan led the group to visit the factory and introduced everything about Hangang like the back of his hand.
The total area of Hangang covers 133 square kilometers, including the main factory area and several iron mines, accounting for a quarter of the urban area.
The main factory area alone covers 29 square kilometers, while the area of the west rail area is only 41 square kilometers.
This is a steel city with factories within the city and a city within the factory.
Entering the factory, we saw that production was in full swing and the scene was very busy.
Qi Jiashan said in a deep voice: "Comrade Anxia, Comrade Tongwei, I will not hide it. Although we at Hangang are working very hard, we are actually in a difficult situation.
There are few orders, but the furnace can't be shut down. Besides the necessary work, there's very little work in other processes. We all take turns working, so I guess we're not starving at all."
He Anxia said, "Comrade Tong Wei and I came here this time with a mission to solve problems for Beishan City and Hangang. If you have any difficulties within Hangang, please raise them and we will do our best to solve them for you."
Qi Jiashan nodded repeatedly: "Yes, yes, I understand, then I will speak frankly.
To be honest, after referring to the development of domestic and foreign companies, we all agree that the only way to solve this problem is to separate the main and auxiliary industries, separate some unimportant industries, and focus on steel production and improve technology in the future.
Based on this idea, we studied two plans. One was to set up a subsidiary and allow these businesses to operate independently.
But to be honest, even a good cook cannot cook without rice. Now Hangang has even delayed paying its workers' wages for several months. In order to save itself, we can only keep laying off workers. How can we have the money to set up a subsidiary?
The second option is to separate these businesses and have the Beishan Municipal Government take control and restructure them, but several successive Beishan Municipal leaders have been unwilling to do so.
No one would agree to this, and once accepted, it would become a burden on the Beishan Municipal Government.
The workers' food and drink, the factory's investment, orders, etc., all require a lot of manpower and material resources. In such an environment, no one would agree unless they are stupid.