Chapter 2050 Repairing the Airport

After the two met, Zhao Qiuwei said with a smile: "Secretary Liu has eradicated the smuggling gangs in Chaojiang area this time, eliminated the social cancer of Hai Changchun, and kept most of the assets of Hengtong Group in Chaojiang. It can be said that he killed two birds with one stone. I have been in the officialdom for many years, and I have never seen such a powerful method!"

Liu Fusheng waved his hand and said, "Uncle Qiu, you are joking. It is just a coincidence. There is an irreconcilable conflict between Yin Daheng and Hai Changchun. I just took advantage of the situation and slightly intensified the conflict to make them fight each other."

Zhao Qiuwei said: "With you here, I have enough confidence in the development of Chaojiang. In addition, I am also implementing your idea of ​​building a logistics and warehousing distribution center in Jiyang City at the work meeting. Now all the forces that Jiyang City can mobilize are engaged in infrastructure projects."

"We plan to take advantage of the development of the Yangjiang transportation line to reach cooperation with more companies, including the Liaogang Group mentioned by Secretary Liu, and Lv's Jade Industry, etc. They have also shown great interest in Jiyang City. We, the millions of ordinary people, have to accept your kindness."

Liu Fusheng smiled modestly, and then said: "I have some personal matters to discuss with Uncle Qiu. Why did Uncle Qiu report his work to me? The current situation of Jiyang City is the result of Uncle Qiu's hard work and his wholehearted service to the people. I dare not take credit for it. I have to thank the people, and the people should also thank the country's policies and our peaceful environment."

Zhao Qiuwei smiled and said, "We have to talk about personal matters, but before that, I want to vent my grievances to Secretary Liu, because our Jiyang City is really in some difficulties. Now that you are here, I can shamelessly ask you for advice."

"Ah?" Liu Fusheng raised his eyebrows. He didn't expect that he would take the initiative to deliver himself to the door this time.

Zhao Qiuwei sighed: "In the final analysis, no matter whether it is development or construction, all projects have to revolve around the word money. Our Jiyang City is so short of money now."

"Jiangtou is close to the sea, and Chaojiang is also developing well. Jiyang is the most economically backward of the three cities in Chaojiang due to its geographical advantages and transportation. We always fall behind. We have the title of a national special economic zone, but our performance is not even as good as that of a third-tier city."

"I also know that every city needs money now, and Secretary Liu is having a hard time, but no matter what, you must consider Jiyang City more and try to allocate more money to us so that we can build infrastructure well and solidly to attract more investment."

At this point, Zhao Qiuwei felt a little embarrassed: "After all, the three cities of Chaojiang belong to a whole. If they are top-heavy for a long time, it will not be conducive to development."

Liu Fusheng nodded. As he was in charge of the three cities in Chaojiang, he had to treat everyone equally.

"Uncle Qiu, now that you've said this, I can't avoid it. If you have any practical problems, just tell me directly. I will definitely not refuse if I can do it, and I will also help you find a solution if I can't do it."

Zhao Qiuwei smiled and said, "With your words, I feel more confident."

After that, he poured Liu Fusheng a cup of tea and said, "I plan to build an airport in Jiyang City."

"Building an airport?" Liu Fusheng was surprised.

Zhao Qiuwei said: "Jiyang City originally had an airport, but it was too small and semi-military, which did not meet the requirements of urban development. Before, I talked to many big bosses about investment. They wanted to visit Jiyang City, but could only land at Chaojiang Airport or Haizhou Airport. This was very inconvenient for communication and would make them have a bad first impression of Jiyang."

"In order to boost the confidence of investors and to prove that our drastic reforms and economic development are not just a vanity project, this airport is very necessary to build."

Liu Fusheng smiled and said, "Uncle Qiu is right. I will consider this proposal carefully. Have you made a budget for this airport?"

Zhao Qiuwei thought for a moment and said, "There is indeed a budget, but the amount is a little too much."

After saying that, he reported a number.

A helpless smile suddenly appeared on Liu Fusheng's face. This number was a bit hard for him, the secretary of the Chaojiang Municipal Party Committee, to accept.

However, he also knew that Zhao Qiuwei was not asking for an exorbitant amount of money, but that an airport that could meet the standards of international routes really required such an investment of so much money.

Zhao Qiuwei saw Liu Fusheng's expression and understood the general situation. He sighed and said, "It seems that Chaojiang's finances are not very rich. Secretary Liu must think that Jiyang City has given us problems again and is holding us back, right?"

Liu Fusheng shook his head and said, "This money should be spent, but it is indeed difficult to gather it in a short time. Uncle Qiu also knows that when we were building the Yangjiang line, the province said that it had no money to support us. In the end, we adopted a public-private partnership model and let Sino-Ocean Group invest in the project."

"Later, Sino-Ocean Group was investigated by the government, but one thing is for another, the money they left behind must be used for a specific purpose. There are also relevant provisions in the original contract and plan... The same is true for Hengtong Group, so we have indeed reached the amount of investment we have attracted, but we don't have any spare money to use for additional construction."

Zhao Qiuwei said, "I also understand what Secretary Liu said. I put the matter on the table because I want to discuss with you to include the airport construction in the municipal planning, and then think of ways to see if we can get some funds from the province."

Liu Fusheng sighed inwardly. It would be no less difficult to obtain funds from the province than to raise funds on his own.

If he were in Fengliao Province, he would dare to guarantee that he would go to the Provincial Finance Department or even the Provincial Party Committee Standing Committee to ask for money the next day.

But this is East Guangdong Province, and Tang Shaoying is in power there. It is extremely difficult to squeeze development funds out of Deputy Secretary Tang.

Of course, Liu Fusheng couldn't tell Zhao Qiuwei the details of the situation. After all, this was a personal grudge between him and Tang Shaoying.

From a normal work perspective, he must go through this process.

So Liu Fusheng said: "I will definitely put this matter on my work agenda and do my best to get funding from the province."

Zhao Qiuwei was delighted and said, "Thank you, Secretary Liu. I knew you would definitely support Jiyang City with all your strength."

Liu Fusheng said with a smile: "Uncle Qiu, I already call you uncle, why are you still using these words to put me on the spot? Apart from anything else, based on the achievements made by Jiyang City as a pioneer and vanguard in clan reform, I will give 100% of my strength to help you."

Zhao Qiuwei laughed, then sighed and said, "Secretary Liu, I know you came to me privately because you must have something important to discuss. I, Zhao Qiuwei, am not someone who cannot read people's minds. The reason why I brought up the issue of building an airport is because it is so important to us in Jiyang."