Chapter 370: Nothing small in politics

Xia Xiang also knew that Cui Xiang had never had a good impression of him. Moreover, judging from the current situation, if Ye Shisheng really wanted to retreat in a few years, Cui Xiang's strongest competitors were Ma Wanzheng and Song Chaodu.

Ma Wanzheng and Song Chaodu have the best relationship with Xia Xiang.

Although things in the world are unpredictable, we must always prevent problems before they happen. Xia Xiang was busy with Anxian recently and thought about when he was a little free time and sat down with Governor Ma. As for Governor Song, it was much simpler and could visit his home at any time.

After reminiscing with Feng Guiguang, Xia Xiang led him upstairs. Soon after, basically all the guests came, everyone started to move freely, looking for people they knew each other, either toasting glasses or chatting. The party was quite lively and more successful.

After the cocktail party, everyone was basically happy. Fangge successfully took the phone number of Blue Socks, and Blue Socks' attitude towards Fangge was a little relaxed. Sun An had to face it regretfully. Fortunately, he immediately changed his target and targeted a female classmate of Cao Shuyan. As for Xiao Wu and Feng Meimei, it seemed that they were making rapid progress. Not only did they exchange phone numbers, they also made an appointment for the next meeting.

Li Hongjiang and Wang Linjie also had a great conversation, and basically everyone gained something. Of course, the one who gained even more was Cao Shuyan's Fumi Design Company. Since the company opened, Xia Xiang did not mention it specifically to everyone. Today, everyone gathered together, and many of them were influential figures in the construction industry in Yan Province. When they learned that Cao Shuyan had opened a design company, they first congratulated him, and naturally knew it. If there was a design plan in the future, they would definitely give priority to Fumi Design.

The key is that Cao Shuyan's design is indeed outstanding, and many companies are proud of having her design. Even if Xia wants to not advertise for her, she can make a fortune with the fame she has made. However, the more famous the design company is, the better it is. There is no harm in Xia wants to advertise for her.

Before leaving, Yan Xiao told Xia Xiang that she had figured it out and wanted to do a cosmetics business. But she didn't need his help, she wanted to show it to others. Xia Xiang could only wish her success.

After work, Xia Xiang received a call from Mr. Gao. Mr. Gao's voice was a little helpless: "My friend, I have tried my best. Don't blame me, and don't blame Jin Zhou. He wants to help you, but he is gentle."

Gao Jinzhou encountered a wall in front of the Director of the Department of Transportation, which was expected. The Department of Transportation is a hall with a high position and a powerful position. Generally, the deputy governor could not command it. After all, it was a real-powered department and held the power of transportation funds in the whole province.

Xia Xiang still expressed his gratitude to Mr. Gao.

After putting down the phone, he received a call from Gao Jinzhou himself.

"Mr. Xia, my father must have called you. Director Tong's tone was very tough and he had no money. Haha, I, as the deputy governor, neither in charge of the Department of Transportation, nor indifference, so I just came forward as a pawn. I believe I will come forward first, and then Governor Song and Governor Ma will come forward one by one. If Director Tong gets older, he has to bow his head."

Gao Jinzhou was not simple either. He analyzed the situation to a clear point. He saw through Xia's idea... It seems that after staying in Yan Province for a while, he could see clearly the situation in Yan Province.

Xia Xiang expressed his gratitude to Gao Jinzhou again.

Gao Jinzhou changed the topic and said with emotion: "Ruohan has been abroad for a long time, and it's time to come back. Xiaoxia, if you are convenient, please advise her to come back. With her in Yan City, it's better to have some care, right?"

Xia Xiang understood what Gao Jinzhou meant. Lian Ruohan was not in Yan City, Gao Chengsong fell again, and the Wu family had no big interests in Yan Province, so the focus would shift to other provinces and cities. In this way, Gao Jinzhou's situation would inevitably be embarrassing.

If the Wu family does not support him vigorously in Beijing, he will only rely on him as the vice governor to slowly endure it in Yan Province. It will be a little bit more to say whether he can become a member of the Standing Committee in three to five years. He may even keep redirecting at the vice-provincial level. When he is about to retreat, he will finally be transferred back to the capital to be a deputy minister, or be promoted to the ministerial level, but he will be placed in an idle department.

It was precisely because of the current dilemma that Gao Jinzhou reluctantly asked Xia Xiang to invite Lian Ruohan back. With Lian Ruohan here, the Wu family remembered that they had a vice governor who needed to be supported. Because Gao Jinzhou was also very clear about Wu Caijiang's temper, and doing things was very popular for three minutes. When he remembered that one thing happened, he had no strength in doing things. Gao Jinzhou even suspected that after Gao Chengsong fell, Wu Caijiang had already forgotten him after Lian Ruohan flew away.

Xia Xiang heard a vice governor in a nearly begging tone, hoping that he would invite Lian Ruohan back, and he couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed. He didn't know how to answer. After a moment of silence, he said: "President Lian's business in the United States has been getting bigger and bigger recently, so it's a bit difficult to ask her to come back. And she seems to be not very happy to come back for some reason..."

"The province recently had an inspection team going to the United States. I happened to be in charge of this inspection activity. I will report your name to you..." Gao Jinzhou was also quite interesting. I wonder if I guessed or heard Lian Ruohan's request for Xia Xiang from Mr. Gao, and by the way, he solved the biggest problem for Xia Xiang.

Xia Xiang had nothing to say.

The biggest problem that Xia Xiang is facing now has solved the problem that the road construction funds have not been implemented yet.

Compared with Xia Xiang's little scratching of his head, Tong Rongguang, director of the Provincial Department of Transportation, had a very headache.

In fact, after receiving a joint application from Anxian, Jingxian and the Municipal Transportation Bureau, Tong Rongguang knew in his heart that allocating 50 million yuan of special transportation funds to Anxian would definitely exceed the standard. However, the mountain road connects Anxian and Jingxian, and basically half of the two counties each account for, and it is also a joint application between the two counties, which means that 50 million yuan of funds will be divided equally by the two counties. In this way, it is also within a reasonable range.

And according to his professional perspective, Shanshui Road - after Xia Xiang discussed with Jiang Tian, ​​he decided to name Shanshui Road to commemorate the friendship between the two counties - is indeed a road to prosperity that is beneficial to the people of the two counties. The slightly richer townships in Anxian and Jing County are all close to the eastern part of Yan City, while the towns in the western mountainous areas are still poor as in the mid-1980s. Some families even had to eat half a year of meals a year, and for the remaining half a year, they survived by hunger two meals a day because they were inconvenient in the deep mountains.

If the mountain and water road is opened, it means that there is a very precious road to the mountain in the western mountainous area of ​​An County. If you go from west to east, pass through the An County County, then to Danbao Township, then to Yan City, and then to Jing County, you will have to take a detour of more than 100 kilometers, but once the mountains and rivers are connected, it will be shortened to 50 kilometers, and there are many towns and villages along the roadside to benefit.

As the director of the Department of Transportation, Tong Rongguang looked at problems slightly differently from Xia Xiang. He paid more attention to what benefits a road can bring to the people along the road. In his opinion, Xia Xiang proposed that the scenic spots connecting the two counties did not have any highlights. But although he disagreed with the huge role of mountain and water roads in promoting tourism in the two counties, it did not affect his agreement with Shanshui Road. If it were not for Tan Long's phone number and Governor Fan's hint, he would have criticized it with a big stroke.

Tan Long has always had a good relationship with him. When he called, he also said bluntly that he did not want Xia Xiang to get funds from the provincial department, because Xia Xiang had once opposed him when he was in the urban village renovation team. Tan Long used to be a bit favorable to Tong Rongguang, and Tong Rongguang had to give him three points of face.

If only one Tan Long came forward, then Gao Jinzhou called to ask about the situation of the mountains and rivers, and Tong Rongguang could go with the flow and approve it on the grounds that Vice Governor Gao was inquired. However, he received a call from Governor Fan. Governor Fan didn't know where to learn about the mountains and rivers. It seemed that he had asked casually a few words, but the meaning inside and outside made Tong Rongguang frightened, because Governor Fan clearly hinted that this matter could not be criticized!

Tong Rongguang didn't know much about An County and Jing County, and was not familiar with Xia Xiang and Jiang Tian. He only looked at Shanshuilu from the perspective of a director of the Provincial Department of Transportation. From the heart of his heart, he determined that it was feasible. But things in the officialdom were not feasible. From the moment Tan Long called, to even Governor Fan personally inquiring about this matter, Tong Rongguang had to be shocked. How could Xia Xiang, an executive deputy county magistrate offended the executive vice mayor and governor? He actually alarmed them to call in person, which was really worthy of face.

Gao Jinzhou's face was only comparable to Tan Long in Tong Rongguang's eyes. But as soon as Governor Fan came forward, Tong Rongguang could only sigh helplessly, glanced at the materials reported on Shanshui Road, and then prepared to throw them aside and ignore them anymore.

Unexpectedly, as soon as I went to work in the afternoon, Tong Rongguang received a call from Song Chaodu.

As early as when Song Chaodu was the Secretary-General of the Provincial Party Committee, Tong Rongguang knew Song Chaodu. Although he was not very familiar with him and did not have close enough relationships, he still appreciated each other and had several dealings.

Song Chaodu called, first reminiscing about the past, then the topic changed, and then fell on the mountain and water road: "Rongguang, you and I are friends for many years, so I won't go around some things. Xia Xiang has a very good relationship with me. He wants to build a mountain and water road, and he is dedicated to the local economy. It is a good thing. The provincial and department allocated funds in line with the policy. I said directly, I asked you for the first time solemnly that you would let it go. If you let it go, I owe you a favor. If you don't let it go, I know your difficulties and don't force it."

Tong Rongguang still felt incredible when he put down the phone. He knew Song Chaodu, who had always been cautious in speaking, and his personality was also very strong, and he rarely asked for help. Now, for the sake of deputy county magistrate Xia Xiang, he called him directly, reminiscing about his old feelings and friendship. It can be said that he spared no effort to safeguard Xia Xiang - how could this Xia Xiang be worthy of such a great war on the Song Dynasty?

When I thought about it, even Tan Long and Governor Fan had a problem. One landscape and one deputy county magistrate became the focus of political struggle, alarming one governor and two deputy governors. It was really nothing small in politics!

Tong Rongguang couldn't help but feel a headache.

Song Chaodu said very seriously. Although he is only the vice governor now, he is young, and he is 10 years younger than Fan Ruiheng. What is the concept of 10 years? As long as he walks steadily, even if he has no political achievements at all, he can defeat Fan Ruiheng in age and eventually achieve a decisive victory.

It is almost certain that if Song Dynasty Du can be re-activated, he will definitely hold a high position in the future. Tong Rongguang did not want to offend Song Dynasty Du, and from his original intention, he was willing to see the connection between mountains and rivers. But judging from the current situation, the face of Song Dynasty Du is not enough to compete with Governor Fan.

What to do? Tong Rongguang was at a loss.

Tong Rongguang and Fan Ruiheng have a good relationship, but he is also a person with his own principles. In the face of too many political achievements and face projects, he finally saw a mountain road that truly cares for the people that made him shine. However, he was also resisted from all sides and could not even approve funds. Could it be that he could only throw the application for approval from Shanshuilu into the garbage basket?

Tong Rongguang thought about it and then, but still sighed helplessly. He did not dare to refute Fan Ruiheng's face. Tan Long's face could be rejected. Governor Fan is the second-ranked figure in the province, so he must not ignore his words.

Tong Rongguang once again picked up the application letter, shook his head, and was about to throw it into the garbage basket. At this time, the phone rang again...

When Tong Rongguang saw the call number, the provincial party committee again, he couldn't help but shake his head. After looking carefully, he was shocked. It was Governor Ma's office phone number!

As the executive vice governor in charge of transportation, he remembers Governor Ma’s phone number in his heart. After all, he is his superior and has direct jurisdiction. Tong Rongguang hurriedly took the call and said respectfully: "Hello Governor Ma."

"I have read the application for approval of Shanshuilu, and I have also learned the details. It is a good thing that benefits the country and the people. My opinion is to ask the Transportation Department to give appropriate policy preferences as much as possible. If there are other obstacles, it is said that it is the opinion of the Deputy Governor in charge..."

With a "bang", Ma Wanzheng hung up the phone directly, not giving Tong Rongguang a chance to speak.

Governor Ma is so decisive and seems to be very supportive. Tong Rongguang was stunned for a while with the phone in his hand, and his heart was shocked. I don’t know how long it took, but he suddenly smiled meaningfully. A short 50-kilometer mountain road with 50 million yuan of funds actually alarmed the nerves of all parties. It seems that Xia Xiang, the deputy county magistrate, is not an ordinary strong person, and those who support and oppose him are extraordinary people.

The three vice governors, two of the Standing Committee members, should be said to be enough to give him the approval level, not to mention that Governor Ma is still the deputy governor in charge!

Tong Rongguang took the application letter, glanced at it for a few seconds, and then solemnly signed his name, and made a solid end after the name. Tong Rongguang's signature of a solid end means that it must be handled in a real way, and there is no delay at all!

Of course, if he signs the signature, he draws a hollow name, which means that it will be a waste of criticism. Don’t do something practical, but do nothing.

After signing my name, I looked at the time. It was just after get off work. I stood up, stretched my waist, and was about to go out, but the phone rang out inappropriately.

Tong Rongguang was almost shocked. Because of a 50-kilometer mountain road, he had received too many calls from important people today. Who is going to give orders to him now? He instinctively wanted to answer the phone. After thinking about it, he felt that there were too many people who could not afford to offend him, so he had to go back and answer the phone.

"Director Tong, I am Chen Feng. I came to the provincial party committee to do business and happened to pass by your Transportation Department. When I saw the time to get off work, how about it? Do you have time to have a meal together?"

Chen Feng and Tong Rongguang were stunned.

He didn't have much contact with Chen Feng and had never had much dealing with him. Why did Chen Feng find himself suddenly? But then he thought, Chen Feng is no longer the mayor of Yan City, but the secretary of the municipal party committee. The key is that he is still a member of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee and a leader of the Provincial Party Committee!

Another person who can't afford to offend, Tong Rongguang smiled bitterly: "Secretary Chen has spoken. Of course I have time. You talk about the location, I'll go there right away."

However, the meal with Chen Feng was pretty good, because Chen Feng also came for the mountains and rivers. Tong Rongguang had signed the letter, so of course he was happy to give Chen Feng a favor. After all, Secretary Chen is a member of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee and a dignified deputy provincial cadre.

Well, three members of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee came forward - the 50-kilometer-long mountain and river road, which was a small road that could not be smaller in Tong Rongguang's career as a director, and the amount of funds was not large, but it alarmed the most Standing Committee members and touched the most important people's attention!

Tong Rongguang was filled with emotion.

Tong Rongguang's feelings were not heard. After hearing the news that the provincial department approved the special funds, he happily found Qiu Xufeng and Mei Xiaolin, and discussed with the two that they would start construction as soon as possible and try to complete the construction before winter. Qiu Xufeng and Mei Xiaolin were also very happy. The three of them held a meeting and decided that Qiu Xufeng would personally take charge as the commander-in-chief, Mei Xiaolin was the deputy commander-in-chief, and Xia Xiang was the general manager of the project. He organized a construction team to go to the road construction site and open mountains and open roads.

At the same time, Jing County also mobilized and established a command center with the county party secretary as the commander-in-chief and the county magistrate as the deputy commander-in-chief, and held a mobilization meeting. Not long afterwards, on a sunny day, Xia Xiang and Jiang Tian were located at the starting point of the mountain road in An County and Jing County respectively. The two of them held phones in their hands and announced the start of construction. With a huge blast, the mountain road officially broke ground.

At the beginning of the construction of Shanshui Road, Xia Xiang was at the construction site almost day and night. Because Shanshui Road was in the mountainous area, it was easy to suddenly have dangerous situations. He set an example and went to the front line to supervise construction safety. He was at the construction site for a week. He was watching for a while until the project manager fully realized the importance of safety and did not dare to neglect at all. He had to return to the county party committee because the county still had work to do.

As soon as we arrived, the county party committee happened to catch up with the urgent standing committee meeting. It was jointly proposed by Fang Yuhui and Deng Junjie on the issue of building a new resort at the foot of the Sanshi Scenic Spot.

Fang Yuhui and Deng Junjie have a momentum of determination and listed a lot of reasons, which fully demonstrated that the new resort will form a healthy competition with the original resort, which will be of great benefit to the promotion of Anxian's real estate industry and tourism market. In addition, Comrade Tan Long, member of the Standing Committee of the Municipal Party Committee and Executive Vice Mayor, also paid great attention to the new resort and put forward several requirements. In addition, Comrade Chen Yulong, member of the Standing Committee of the Municipal Party Committee and Secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Committee, also developed a strong interest in the new resort through other channels.
Chapter completed!