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Chapter 1193 - Chapter 1193 Chapter 1149 The Project Runs into Cold Response

Chapter 1193: Chapter 1149 The Project Runs into Cold Response Chapter 1193: Chapter 1149 The Project Runs into Cold Response Upon hearing Nie Zhenbang’s words, Liu Zhentao’s eyes lit up, but he also understood Nie Zhenbang’s intentions. Donations and project cooperation were one and the same thing. As for investigating the truth behind Li Hongyi’s accident, that was another matter altogether. Whether Ling Baodong had combined these two issues was none of his concern.

To put it bluntly, at this moment, it seemed that Nie Zhenbang had outmaneuvered Ling Baodong. However, no one could find fault with it once the matter was out in the open.

“Secretary, regarding the three major projects, is it not inappropriate to launch them at this time?” Liu Zhentao’s thoughts had already moved beyond this issue. Although Ling Baodong was a forceful figure, the top leader of Yuzhou City, and indeed, a leader who had entered the fray, Nie Zhenbang was not inferior. His own side had no fear of Ling Baodong. Liu Zhentao appeared very calm. At this moment, his entire focus was on the development of Longxi. Without a doubt, the incident involving Li Hongyi was a challenge to the Longxi Provincial Committee.

Nie Zhenbang understood Liu Zhentao’s meaning. The three major projects had not yet been communicated with the National Development and Reform Commission and had not received approval from the State Council. To launch them rashly was risky.

For instance, if President Mu or Director Hou had any thoughts or felt that Longxi Province was not showing enough respect, and decided to obstruct the projects, it would undoubtedly be a significant loss.

Regarding Liu Zhentao’s concerns, Nie Zhenbang had his own thoughts. Firstly, given his relationship with President Mu, there was no such worry from the State Council’s side. As for Director Hou Yunsheng’s concerns, Nie Zhenbang was not particularly worried. More importantly, he had considerations of his own for launching the projects.

The three major projects involved hundreds of billions in funding. This was not something that could be accomplished solely by relying on national support or Longxi Province’s capacities. In terms of the composition of the initial funding, it could be divided into four parts: a portion from national fiscal appropriations, support funds from the province, commercial bank loans, and the introduction of investment.

It could be said that the first and the fourth parts were the most important, with the first being national fiscal appropriations, albeit secondary. The most crucial aspect lay in national policy support. In Nie Zhenbang’s view, the most vital component was attracting outside investment, commercial investment. Only in this way could the three major projects truly be put on the right track.

Any project that relied solely on appropriations and policies was not viable. The most important aspect was self-sufficiency and output. A project could only have a robust vitality if it generated benefits. Otherwise, it was a dead end.

By launching the projects and observing the market’s reaction, listening to the market’s responses, and making detailed adjustments based on all considerations, the projects could be better aligned with the market. This was a strategy for long-term success. Projects that couldn’t withstand market tests were unreliable.

Such issues had been common within the system in recent years, and reports about them frequently appeared in newspapers and other media. Some local government or county, with leaders eager to lead their people to prosperity and a moderately comfortable life, would impulsively embark on projects like goat breeding or bullfrog farming. However, due to poor market conditions and insufficient technical reserves, costs would increase, and eventually, the projects would fizzle out. Instead of enriching the people, such initiatives became burdens on their shoulders.

Then, the leaders would dust off their trousers, get transferred, and the new leaders would implement new development projects, such as planting medicinal herbs. But again, without proper consideration of sales channels leading to product overstock, it would be yet another round of wasted efforts and resources.

Eventually, the local people would become apprehensive at the mention of “projects.” Such cases were common occurrences on newspapers and television. Needless to say, Nie Zhenbang would not make such mistakes.

Thus, bringing the projects to market and subjecting them to the scrutiny of the market was the best approach.

“There’s nothing untimely about it. Launching them into the market and seeking the market’s recognition and feedback is the real test of the projects’ worth. As the highest administrative organ in Longxi Province, we need to act with such courage and insight, without the mentality of avoiding the acknowledgment of our faults. What’s not scary is making mistakes, but failing to recognize them correctly. Launching the projects is also a process of soliciting opinions and perfecting them for the future,” Nie Zhenbang said in a weighty tone.

After having said this, Liu Zhentao also came to understand Nie Zhenbang’s determination. Having worked with Nie Zhenbang for such a long time, Liu Zhentao had somewhat grasped his thoughts and no longer argued, nodding and saying, “All right, I’ll immediately start making arrangements.”

On the side of the Provincial Government.

Inside Liu Zhentao’s office, the head of the Commerce Department and several vice governors were sitting there. After Liu Zhentao relayed Nie Zhenbang’s orders, he looked around at everyone and said, “Launching the three major projects to the market is a decision that Secretary Nie and I have considered seriously. Whether or not the projects can gain recognition and officially commence ultimately depends on the market’s reaction, which is the law of the market economy that no one can change. Only profitable and beneficial projects are good projects.”

In front of others, Liu Zhentao still upheld Nie Zhenbang’s authority. He saw clearly that Nie Zhenbang was not a pushover, and his capacity was not just for show. Collaborating with Nie Zhenbang meant one should not harbor other thoughts; those who played on both sides would ultimately not gain any advantage. That would only tarnish one’s reputation.

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Following the orders issued by the Longxi Provincial Committee and Provincial Government, and under the command of Nie Zhenbang and Liu Zhentao, the entire Longxi Province spun into high-speed action as if it were one entity.

The provincial development and reform commission responsible for the material preparation and submission of the three major projects also sprang into action. A substantial amount of data was taken out, working overnight with the provincial commerce department and the provincial broadcast and television bureau. A massive amount of promotional materials were printed, and television promotional videos were produced overnight as well.

Of course, these items had already been well-prepared by the provincial development and reform commission. If there was nothing in place, it would have been absolutely impossible to accomplish all this overnight.

Additionally, the Longxi provincial government’s exhibition booth had been redecorated and reorganized. Numerous large-sized banners had already been hung up.

The three major projects–Auto City, Oil City, and the Green Fast-growing Forest project–were divided into three sections, like the three prongs of a trident. They appeared on the main exhibition booth of the Longxi provincial government.

Each project’s materials were introduced in detail on the promotional brochures, ensuring that every guest merchant could perfectly understand the entire content of the projects through the brochures.

Meanwhile, the commerce department had arranged for a large number of staff members to be concentrated in the plaza of the provincial convention center, the entrance, and other places for the distribution of brochures.

A little past eleven in the morning.

Nie Zhenbang suddenly arrived here with Liu Zhentao, having received the news. The provincial committee’s deputy secretary-general, Wang Daojing, in charge of the event, also hurried to the entrance of the International Convention and Exhibition Center with the director of the commerce department, Chen Qishun.

“Comrade Daojing, Comrade Qishun, you’ve worked hard,” Nie Zhenbang said with a smile and a nod as he greeted them. Then, shifting the conversation, he smiled and asked, “Comrade Daojing, how’s the effect today? What’s the response from the guest merchants to the projects we’ve launched?”

Upon hearing Nie Zhenbang’s question, Wang Daojing’s face revealed a hint of embarrassment. He exchanged glances with Chen Qishun beside him.

Then, hardening his resolution, Wang Daojing said, “Secretary, Governor, the launch of the three major projects has been quite well-received among the merchants. There are quite a few who have come to visit and inquire about them. This includes several well-known domestic automobile sales and manufacturing companies. Moreover, a few renowned domestic petrochemical companies have also shown high interest and attention towards the Oil City project. However, most are in wait-and-see mode, and there are virtually no companies that have made substantive contact.”

Hearing this, Nie Zhenbang was momentarily taken aback. Speaking within the system also had a certain level of finesse. Virtually none meant none. He could understand this very well. For such large projects to be launched, if companies were to engage immediately, that would be unrealistic. No one’s money comes from being tossed by the wind. Whether it’s state-owned or private companies, they all need a process of acceptance. This is not something that can be settled overnight. Nie Zhenbang had anticipated this.

Immediately, he said with a smile, “Comrade Daojing, what do you mean by ‘virtually none’? It means none, right? It’s quite normal. The launch of major projects, the investment amount so huge–doubts and considerations are acceptable. Let’s go take a look at the booths together. Whether there’s investment intention is not important, what’s important is the outside world’s views and opinions on the projects.”

Upon hearing this, Wang Daojing and Chen Qishun both breathed a sigh of relief. While other provinces and cities were vigorously carrying out investment promotion, Longxi was facing a cold reception. As the person in charge of the exhibition on the scene, one can imagine the pressure on Wang Daojing. He was also worried that Nie Zhenbang would criticize them.

Now, hearing that Nie Zhenbang wasn’t holding them accountable and was so understanding, both of them relaxed considerably. Wang Daojing even said with a smile, “We have indeed collected quite a number of comments and suggestions. I believe there won’t be any oversight in this area.”

Next, the group led by Nie Zhenbang came to the exhibition booth, seriously reviewing the excitement and feedback from the guest merchants.

Nie Zhenbang also said with a smile, “Governor Zhentao, it looks like the projects have received quite a bit of attention.”

Just as he was talking, a staff member suddenly came over. It looked like someone from the commerce department who walked over to Chen Qishun’s side and whispered a few words to him.

At that moment, a smile flashed across Chen Qishun’s face and he said with some pleasure, “Secretary, Governor, there’s a guest merchant who would like to discuss the Green Fast-growing Forest project with us.” (To be continued. If you like this work, you’re welcome to vote for it at Qidian with recommendation tickets and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation.)

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