Chapter 1969 Determining the Cooperating Enterprise

However, Tang Shaoying felt that this matter involved the question of whether the contract would ultimately be signed by the province or by the three cities of Chaojiang and the enterprise. This was very important in terms of the government's right to choose enterprises. Tang Shaoying already had some ideas in his mind about which enterprise to choose as the object of public-private partnership.

As for Liu Fusheng, he certainly has his own plans.

In his plan, these two roads must not be under the jurisdiction of the province, unless the province directly pays to help Chaojiang build the roads.

Seeing Liu Fusheng arguing, Tang Shaoying couldn't help but frown and said, "Secretary Liu, there are more than a hundred provincial roads. Most of them pass through several cities. The province already has a set of mature methods and regulations for highway management. How could there be a miscommunication?"

Liu Fusheng smiled and said, "Secretary Tang, please forgive me. Just as you want to generate income for the province, I also have to consider the future of the three cities of Chaojiang. Although these two roads need to be handed over to the company for operation in the early stage, after the operation and management rights are taken back, the future income will still be considerable. We are a small business in Chaojiang, so we should strive for these things if we can."

Hearing this, many people laughed out loud.

What Liu Fusheng said was very realistic. What he meant was that the road is on our territory and we were the ones who found the investment. Isn’t it a bit too much for the province to want to reap the benefits?

Xie Zhenqi also smiled and said, "Deputy Secretary Tang, the province also wants to support the economic development of Chaojiang area. There is no need to haggle over such trivial matters, right? Moreover, giving local governments full management freedom is also in line with the original intention of the country to establish special economic zones."

During this period, Xie Zhenqi was not idle. He conducted in-depth research on relevant policies and regulations, economic conditions, and national spirit.

He didn't want to be caught off guard and speechless by Tang Shaoying like he was in the last meeting.

Tang Shaoying was slightly stunned, then said: "Commander Xie's words make sense, but we must be clear that the state's establishment of special economic zones must also have certain constraints. Even if the state does not say anything about these things, the province must also fulfill its relevant responsibilities. Special economic zones do not mean disorderly development."

"But……"

Just as Xie Zhenqi was about to retort, Liu Fusheng said, "Secretary Tang, Commander Xie, can you listen to me?"

Xie Zhenqi nodded slightly.

Tang Shaoying did not refuse either.

Liu Fusheng said: "I think Secretary Tang doesn't have to take away the management rights of these two roads. What he really cares about is the local economic development of eastern Guangdong. After all, I, Liu Fusheng, have just arrived in Chaojiang. When I was working in other places, I had a lot of good cooperation with enterprises. Secretary Tang should be worried that I will give the management rights to these enterprises and not pay much attention to the local enterprises in Chaojiang, right?"

"Here, I can assure you that I will treat all enterprises equally and focus on supporting outstanding private enterprises in Chaojiang. For these two roads from Jiyang City to Jiangtou City, I plan to cooperate with local enterprises in Chaojiang."

Oh? Hand it over to Chaojiang's local private enterprises?

What Liu Fusheng said was a bit puzzling. He seemed to be expressing his determination, but from beginning to end, no one had such worries!

Among all the people, only Tang Shaoying narrowed his eyes slightly, because Liu Fusheng's words were originally meant for him.

Liu Fusheng wanted to make a deal with him and hand over the management rights of the two roads to Sino-Ocean International Group.

His purpose was not to get too entangled in the issue of road construction.

I cannot hand over these two roads to the provincial government for management, but I can give the initial operating rights to you, Tang Shaoying, on the condition that you stop causing trouble for me because of this matter.

I want face and you want substance, so this matter ends here. Otherwise, if the stalemate continues, it will not benefit anyone.

Tang Shaoying thought for a moment, smiled and said, "Secretary Liu's idea is very good, and I support it. Although leaders should not exclude enterprises from other places, it is also human nature to support local enterprises. After all, only when local enterprises grow bigger and stronger, our own city will become better and better."

"I wonder if Secretary Liu has any company that wants to cooperate with him now?" Tang Shaoying simply made it clear.

Liu Fusheng smiled and said, "At present, the most famous private enterprise in Chaojiang area is Sino-Ocean International Group. This company is a local leader with a strong sense of social responsibility. It has assisted the Jiangtou Municipal Government and even the Provincial Party Committee and Government in organizing various activities many times. I think this time, Sino-Ocean Group should also be able to take on this important task."

"Well, since Secretary Liu is so confident, the province can only choose to support him."

After Tang Shaoying said this, he stopped discussing the matter.

The members of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee are all shrewd people. Although some of them do not know the relationship between Tang Shaoying and Sino-Ocean International Group, they can all see that Liu Fusheng and Tang Shaoying have completed an exchange of interests in just a few words.

Tang Shaoying no longer worried about whether the two roads should be under the management of the province or the city. Liu Fusheng also finalized the issue of the public-private partnership. If nothing unexpected happens, Sino-Ocean International Group will definitely become the contractor of the public-private partnership roads and railways.

The other members of the Standing Committee were unwilling to get involved in this matter. After all, it was just two roads, which was not a big deal for East Guangdong Province. Moreover, there was the fight between the Tang, Xie and Bai families. Getting involved would only bring trouble to themselves.

Liu Fusheng thought about it, and suddenly said to Xie Zhenqi: "If it is convenient for Commander Xie, can we ask the Guangdong East Military Region to provide some assistance to the construction of Chaojiang area?"

Xie Zhenqi frowned slightly. He had discussed with Liu Fusheng in advance and there was nothing to do with the military region here.

Why did Liu Fusheng change his mind now?

Tang Shaoying was also a little unhappy. Liu Fusheng had just told him that he wanted Sino-Ocean International to participate in a public-private partnership, but now he turned to Xie Zhenqi and asked for help from the military. What was he up to? Was he going to go back on his word?

Liu Fusheng said with a smile: "In fact, whether it is Sino-Ocean International or other companies, they will have to invest a lot of money to form a public-private partnership with us. With more funds, the time the company spends in charge of the two roads will definitely be extended. In order to avoid too long a management period and to reduce the investment pressure of private enterprises, I thought of asking the army for help."

Everyone understood that after Liu Fusheng determined the goal of public-private partnership, he had begun to consider reducing costs and increasing efficiency so as to regain ownership of the two roads as soon as possible.

Xie Zhenqi smiled and was about to agree, but then he heard Tang Shaoying say, "Commander Xie, have you forgotten what we talked about?"

As soon as these words came out, Xie Zhenqi's face suddenly became gloomy.

When Tang Shaoying came to visit him, he had already discussed the matter with him. If he agreed to Liu Fusheng's request, wouldn't he be going back on his word and breaking his word?

Xie Zhenqi suddenly felt a little embarrassed. It was indeed not convenient to agree to Liu Fusheng's request in public.