Behind the scenes

Chapter 12

Liu Rong pondered for a moment, and said to Li Zimin very embarrassed: "Mayor Li, the mayor's office meeting of the chemical plant has just been held, and the minutes of the meeting have just been issued. I think it is better to follow the spirit of this meeting for a while. It depends on the situation, if it is changed immediately, first, it does not respect the government enough, and in addition... I think Zheng Gang and the others came to look for nothing more than to ask for more money, more loans, etc., and there will be no major problems in the factory. I just came back from the province, bringing back the very important spirit of superiors, enterprise reform, and now there must be new breakthroughs. For state-owned enterprises, they can be sold and encouraged to sell, but this is only internal information. The province hopes that we can make progress in this regard. Make a breakthrough, take action in advance, and make a show for the whole province and even the whole country. This is a major issue that concerns the overall situation. I want to hold a government executive meeting in the afternoon to communicate, study and discuss the issue of selling the company. The matter of the chemical plant , let’s put it aside for now, do you like it?” Liu Rong’s attitude was very sincere, but his tone of speech was very firm.Li Zimin understands that his identity has changed now, he is no longer the mayor, and Liu Rong is not the same as Liu Rong a few days ago. The change of position must also change his character and attitude.He nodded, "Okay then." After speaking, he asked again: "Should all businesses be sold?"

Liu Rong said: "The superiors didn't make it so clear. What to do depends on us to create experience. In my opinion, they should all be sold, and they are all burdens. If the reform of state-owned enterprises does not require major surgery, but a major breakthrough, That’s hopeless. I’ll hurry up and arrange it. If I have an idea, we’ll discuss it at the afternoon meeting.”

The government executive meeting was held at one o'clock in the afternoon in the executive meeting room.This is also the second meeting chaired by Liu Rong since he became mayor. The first meeting was mainly to study the government work rules and the division of labor among leading comrades. This time it was to study enterprise reform and work arrangements before the Spring Festival.Liu Rong sat in the middle of the oval conference table. In the past, this seat belonged to Li Zimin.On his right is Xiang Huaili, the newly promoted executive deputy mayor, and on his left is Li Zimin. When he was just arranging seats, Li Zimin suggested that he sit next to the secretary-general, but Liu Rong did not agree.The other deputy mayors also felt that it was not good to rank the old mayor too far, so they all agreed with this arrangement.Before the meeting, Liu Rong whispered a few words in Li Zimin's ear, and everyone thought that the old and new mayors had already studied it.Liu Rong first conveyed the spirit of the provincial meeting, especially the spirit of the central government, to government members. When talking about the issue of enterprise reform, he said emphatically: "At the just-concluded National People's Congress, Mayor Li On behalf of our government, I made a work report. When it comes to enterprise reform, this report puts forward some measures and measures, which the people’s representatives all agree with, and the National People’s Congress unanimously passed this government work report. But now I want to point out As the reform is deepening, the reform measures of the central government and the province are constantly being introduced. In terms of enterprise reform, the report of the National People’s Congress is a bit shallow. I heard at this meeting in the province that the central government’s Enterprise reform needs to take a big step forward. Except for some large industries managed by the central government that are related to the national economy and the people's livelihood, other enterprises must gradually open up and implement the reform of the property rights system. To put it bluntly, it is to sell the enterprise. To whom? This is indeed a breakthrough in reform. During the discussion at the meeting, individual leaders in the province asked me, Xianghan City is a city where old enterprises are relatively concentrated. Can your reform be carried out faster? The province takes the lead. This is the high level of trust and care that the provincial leaders have for the leadership of the new Xianghan government. We must take the lead. Take the first step and come up with some experience. Today, I will share these ideas with you , It is to discuss with everyone to make the reform of the enterprise, or the matter of selling the enterprise better.”

After Liu Rong finished speaking, everyone began to speak.The deputy mayor in charge of industry had just been elected at the National People's Congress and was raised from the post of secretary of the county party committee. He was not familiar with the industrial situation in the city, so he could only make expressive speeches.He said: "I was very excited after listening to Mayor Liu's message. I agree and agree with the enterprise reform, especially the issue of selling the enterprise. The city's industrial and economic work is even more unfamiliar, and I must hurry up to familiarize myself with the situation and do this job well under the leadership of Mayor Liu." As soon as the mayor in charge expressed his opinion, other deputy mayors also expressed their opinion in favor of it. Reform, in favor of selling businesses.Another deputy mayor proposed that not only industrial enterprises should be sold, but also commercial, grain, supply and marketing and other non-industrial enterprises.It is necessary to form an upsurge of selling enterprises up and down in the whole city.Liu Rong was very happy to hear that, and expressed satisfaction with the close cooperation of the deputy mayors, with a smile on his face.After all the deputy mayors had finished speaking, he wanted to make a summary, but he said, "This issue, we have to ask our old mayor, Comrade Zimin, the advisor of this government, to tell us about the major issues set by our government. All questions must be checked by a consultant. Let me repeat, this consultant was appointed by the provincial party committee, not by me, Liu Rong. In the future, a system will be formed. The opinions of government consultants will play a very important role in government decision-making. The intention of Liu Rong's words is very obvious, that is, to lift Li Zimin up, and then ask him to say yes and then pass.However, Li Zimin's speech made him very disappointed.

"Just as Mayor Liu said, as a government advisor appointed by the Provincial Party Committee, if he does not express his position on some major issues and does not clarify his views, he is irresponsible to the party and does not support Mayor Liu's work. , that's not my personality, Li Zimin. Most of you know me as a person. I still have a lot of problems. Straight talk is one of them. On some specific issues, sometimes I still can't control it. For example, now, Mayor Liu asked me to express my opinion, and I can say that I agree. The mayor agrees, and all the deputy mayors have expressed their opinions. I am a consultant. A nod of the head is enough. But if I nod my head like this, and the words in my heart are not spoken, I am not Li Zimin, and I still have to say what is in my stomach. I am in favor of enterprise reform, and I am also in favor of the reform of the property rights system. Some of the measures proposed in the government work report were discussed at various levels by the government, the Municipal Party Committee, and the People's Congress, and finally approved by the People's Congress. We must firmly follow this report. As for the immediate sale of enterprises, I think it is It’s not that we can wait a little longer. The specific reasons are as follows. First, we haven’t seen the official documents of the central and provincial governments. What we know now is only the discussion draft or someone’s opinion, which cannot represent the central and provincial committees. Second, the problems of enterprises are quite complicated. Take our Xianghan City as an example. The problems that have been formed over the years cannot be solved by selling words. Third, everything should not be too urgent or absolute. No Turn economic reform, especially industrial economic reform, into a political movement, and the result? Haste makes waste. These personal opinions of mine may still be very immature. They are only for reference when the government makes decisions.”

Li Zimin's words cooled down the lively meeting place.This was the first time that Li Zimin, as a consultant, expressed his opinion at the meeting, and obviously, this opinion was inconsistent with Mayor Liu Rong's opinion.This made the other deputy mayors very nervous. If these two people always disagree in the future, what will happen to the government's work?Everyone's eyes shot at Liu Rong again.

The smile on Liu Rong's face was gone, he thought for a while, and then made a summary of this issue, "Everyone just had a serious discussion on the issue of enterprise reform in our city, that is, the issue of selling an enterprise, and they all published very good articles. In particular, the speeches made by Consultant Li should attract our attention. Now everyone’s opinions are not in agreement. I think the meeting can not make a decision for the time being, and report to the municipal party committee meeting, and ask the municipal party committee to make the final decision. For this reason, the government must Pay close attention to the following tasks: First, set up the Xianghan City Enterprise Reform Leading Group, with me as the group leader, the consultant, the executive deputy mayor and the deputy mayor in charge of industry as the deputy group leader, and the deputy secretary-general in charge of industry Comrade Ma Guanjun is the director of the office, focusing on the reform of the enterprise system. The top leaders of the Planning Commission, the Economic Commission, the Economic Reform Commission, the Finance Bureau and other departments are members. Second, prepare to hold the city's enterprise reform mobilization meeting. To draft a draft report, you must write this report well and hold this mobilization meeting well. Third, the enterprise reform office will start work soon to formulate reform plans, including going out to attract investment, and create an atmosphere of public opinion that sells the enterprise. The work must be detailed In the first half of the year, we need to concentrate our efforts to achieve the results of this work. Fourth, please sort out today's topic in the office, and I will report it to the Standing Committee of the Municipal Party Committee, and finally handle it according to the opinions decided by the Standing Committee of the Municipal Party Committee. Everyone thinks this is okay? Especially Consultant Li, we can decide this way." After Liu Rong finished speaking, he had a very modest expression on his face.

Li Zimin is really impressed with Liu Rong now.When he was the deputy mayor, he really didn't discover Liu Rong's talent.It may also be that he was too arbitrary as the top leader, and the energy of the deputy position has not been fully utilized, or it may be that Liu Rong is too mature.He didn't deny Li Zimin's opinion himself, but moved to the Standing Committee of the Municipal Party Committee and had to report to the Standing Committee. No one could say anything else, but he also arranged how this job should be done and how to do it. It's so clear that you can't express your opinion.Li Zimin nodded helplessly.The other deputy mayors nodded again and again, admiring Liu Rong's level of handling the problem from the bottom of their hearts.

Next, the executive meeting discussed the festive supply before the Spring Festival, condolences to employees in need, visiting the army, visiting model workers, teacher representatives, etc. The meeting lasted until after five o'clock in the evening.

As soon as he walked out of the meeting room, Bai Zhi, the deputy director of the office, lit a cigarette immediately. He was very addicted to cigarettes, and smoking was not allowed in the meeting room, so he only smoked two in the bathroom secretly during the meeting.He just took two sips, and then he spoke to Wu Qing, the chief of the comprehensive section who came out behind him, "Can't you quit? What's there to smoke? It's really choking."

Bai Zhi said: "I don't drink, I don't dance, and I don't touch girls. It's just such a hobby. If I quit again, my life will be too boring." The executive meeting room went to the office on the second floor.Bai Zhi said: "Chief Wu, come to my room." Wu Qing followed Bai Zhi to his office.

It was already past six o'clock in the evening, and it was already dark outside. In the government compound, only the office building and a few rooms were lit. Downstairs, all Audis had been running for a long time. Send the mayors home.Bai Zhi sat down at the desk, and said to Wu Qing, "Sit down too."

Wu Qing is the chief of the comprehensive department. He is 32 years old. He is a government office and the most beautiful beauty in the government compound.Although the child is already in elementary school, she looks like a 26-year-old girl. Her lover is in the army. She lives with her parents-in-law. She hardly cares about the family and children. The mayors wrote the report materials, and she learned Chinese, and her writing was quite good.Bai Zhi lit another cigarette, and Wu Qing said, "You still smoke. Tell me something. Today is my mother-in-law's birthday. I have to go back early. For more than a month, I haven't been back before ten o'clock in the evening." Home." Indeed, Wu Qing led the comrades in the general department to work for more than a month in order to write the government work report.

Bai Zhi said, "Remember what Mayor Liu said today."

Wu Qing nodded: "I remember everything."

Bai Zhi said: "You guys can draft this mobilization report. After drafting, you don't have to send it to me for reading. Just send it to Mayor Liu. I have worked in the government for so many years, and the mayors have waited for several. Now There’s a new mayor, I’m getting old, and I don’t want to wait for him anymore, so you guys should do more.”

Bai Zhi's talent in the government is well recognized, and he is also the government's top stalwart. He has served as mayor for several terms, but he is stubborn and straight-talking. Secretary-General, but he was very unbalanced if he didn't say anything to him.Wu Qing said: "Director Bai, in terms of position, you are my leader, and in terms of years, you are my elder brother. At this time, you must hold on. Don't be discouraged. Director Ma has been arranged. Arranging yours soon."

Bai Zhi said: "Officials or not, I don't think so much now, and it doesn't really mean much. Look at what Mayor Liu is talking about today. A few days ago he was deputy Mayor, I really can’t see through the slapping and slipping of Mayor Li. I can’t understand it, I can’t do it, and I can’t get used to it. Instead of letting people be eliminated, Why don’t you go away on your own initiative, where you go, you’re just a mess. Besides, if I don’t leave, you, the section chief, will still be stuck here. You write all day and night, for what? You, I'm going to take the initiative to reverse my seat." Bai Zhi said as he changed into another cigarette.

Wu Qing said: "It doesn't matter if I mention it or not. Being an official these days doesn't depend on your ability. Especially if a woman like me wants to be an official, it's hard not to give up! You know, I can't do it." Come, do it, and I have already gone up.”

Bai Zhi said: "Xiao Wu, don't think so. After all, you are young and have a good writing style. Once I leave, the good people don't like to take care of the writing job, and the bad people can't do it. After all the calculations, it's you It is more appropriate. So I think, for a while, I will try to hide as much as possible, and your materials will be directed to the mayor, so that the new mayor can learn more about you and create some opportunities for your development."

Wu Qing nodded gratefully.The government's regulations are very strict, one level to one level, and the materials of the comprehensive department are checked by the deputy director in charge of writing, and then sent to the secretary-general to the mayor.It is not easy for an ordinary section chief to deal directly with the mayor.

"Then go back quickly. Isn't your mother-in-law celebrating her birthday today? Don't forget, you need to buy something, like a birthday cake. After all, her son is not at home."

Wu Qing nodded and left Bai Zhi's office.

As soon as the executive meeting was over, Deputy Secretary-General Ma Guanjun came to Liu Rong's office.He said to Liu Rong with a smile all over his face: "Mayor Liu, you are very capable, and the last few photos are really good. Consultant Li is also too problematic, how can you speak like this at the meeting, really. "

Liu Rong said: "Xiao Ma, don't talk about the affairs between the leaders behind your back. Besides, Consultant Li said this because of work. You came just in time, and I was just looking for you. You have a heavy task now. You must do your best to reform the enterprise and sell the enterprise. General appeals and mobilizations are not enough. There must be breakthroughs and models to lead the way. You need to conduct some investigations now, and it is best to find one or two Enterprises, sell them first and create a sensation. This will be persuasive in the mobilization meeting, and it will be easier to open up the situation. As for what kind of company and buyer you are looking for, it depends on your ability, but there is one thing, this Before the matter is completed, it must be carried out in secret, don't make the city full of storms, that may be detrimental to the matter."

"Yes. I understand. Please rest assured, Mayor Liu. I was picked up by you, and I know what to do." Ma Guanjun patted his chest and expressed his opinion.

Liu Rong nodded in satisfaction.

(End of this chapter)