70: Chapter 70 You call this good news!

They first discussed the construction progress of the Central School for a while, and then primarily focused on the Jiucailing Coal Mine.

According to Qin Chuan's intentions, Dahe Township was already applying to register the 'Dahe Energy Group.' Relevant materials had been submitted, and the registered capital was set at fifty million.

This wasn't paid-in capital; Dahe Township didn't actually have fifty million.

Having too little registered capital wouldn't be appropriate either, so they started with fifty million. If the company grew in the future and needed more, they could apply to change the registered capital—to a hundred million or even two hundred million.

Ma Zhengnan reported, "Secretary, the company registration is progressing very smoothly. In half a month at most, all the procedures and processes will be completed."

Qin Chuan nodded with satisfaction.

In the future, the Jiucailing Coal Mine would be managed and operated by Dahe Energy Group. The legal representative would be Qin Chuan himself, and the general manager would be a professional manager selected by a headhunting firm.

After chatting for a while about the formation of Dahe Energy Group and the development of the Jiucailing Coal Mine, Qin Chuan brought up a point.

"The future planned annual production capacity of the Jiucailing Coal Mine will reach about ten million tons. With so much coal, it's no longer possible to rely on road transport. We must build a dedicated railway and take the route of rail transport."

Ma Zhengnan nodded. "Indeed, rail transport is the only way."

Vice Township Head Mu Xiuwen added, "A few years ago, when I was still in the Urban Construction Office, the township proposed building a railway for the coal mine. The route was already surveyed, with a total length of only 2.7 kilometers. But because the required funds were too large and the mine's annual capacity was only two or three hundred thousand tons, it was eventually abandoned."

Hearing this, Qin Chuan's eyes lit up slightly.

He was hearing about this for the first time.

The route had actually been surveyed; all that was left was construction.

Enthusiastically, Qin Chuan took a map out of his desk drawer and spread it out. "Comrade Xiuwen, tell me about what this planned railway looked like back then."

Vice Township Head Mu Xiuwen began explaining using the map, even drawing a black line on it with a pencil.

"Secretary, the originally planned railway connected the mining area at one end, passed through here and here, and then joined this main railway line. The total length was only 2.7 kilometers..."

After listening, Qin Chuan felt a surge of excitement.

However, he also knew that whether it was the construction of this railway or the development of the mining area, a massive amount of funding was required.

This wasn't something a few tens of millions could solve.

Just building this stretch of railway would cost over a hundred million. Combined with the mining area construction, a conservative estimate would be two to three hundred million. If they could get four to five hundred million, they could really go all out.

Relying on Dahe Township's finances, they certainly didn't have that much money. Being able to provide a few million, or ten million at most, would be impressive enough.

That amount of money was just a drop in the bucket.

As for where to get the money, Qin Chuan had already thought of a plan.

"Comrade Ma Zhengnan, I'm entrusting you with an important task."

Ma Zhengnan replied, "Secretary, please say the word. I will do my utmost to complete it."

Qin Chuan said, "Whether it's the railway construction or the mining area development, we need a lot of funds. Over the next few days, contact the banks. Use our mining and operation rights for the Jiucailing Coal Mine as collateral to take out a loan. If we can get three to five hundred million, that would be ideal."

"Alright, I'll go give it a try."

With a large coal mine boasting reserves of over a billion tons as collateral, securing a loan of a few hundred million shouldn't be a major issue.

For now, he would leave this matter to Ma Zhengnan. If it didn't work out, he would personally step in. He had to get the money, Qin Chuan thought to himself.

The group stayed together discussing work matters until after 12:00 PM.

Between the construction of the Central School, the formation of Dahe Energy Group, and the planning of the coal mine, the leaders of Dahe Township were very busy.

Township Head Chen Qunfeng was no exception.

It was impossible for him to just slack off.

Qin Chuan basically handed him all the exhausting, dirty, and thankless tasks.

Township Head Chen Qunfeng couldn't even be lazy if he wanted to, because Qin Chuan demanded daily reports.

Township Head Chen Qunfeng finished another thankless task and returned to his office, cursing under his breath.

After sitting down, he thought to himself: Once I've completely secured Young Master Fu's support and taken the position of Township Party Committee Secretary, all this suffering will be over.

Qin, you just wait to be dealt with. You were lucky last time, but you won't be so lucky next time. Young Master Fu is not someone to be trifled with.

After thinking resentfully for a while, Township Head Chen Qunfeng prepared to call Young Master Fu. He realized he had been so busy with the rubbish tasks Qin Chuan assigned that he hadn't contacted Young Master Fu for two or three days.

He picked up his phone and dialed Young Master Fu's number.

What was going on?

Township Head Chen Qunfeng frowned slightly. The call wouldn't go through, which seemed impossible.

He waited a few minutes and dialed again, but it was the same—it simply wouldn't connect.

Refusing to give up, he was about to dial again when the phone on his desk rang. Qin Chuan's voice came through.

"Township Head Chen, I heard you're back. Come to my office for a moment."

Township Head Chen Qunfeng really wanted to be defiant for once and just not go, but he couldn't bring himself to do it. If he openly fell out with Qin Chuan, his life would become even more difficult; the man had a hundred ways to deal with him.

He could only endure it for now.

He hoped that before long, Qin Chuan would be kicked out of his position as Township Party Committee Secretary. Then, he, Chen Qunfeng, would have his day, and it wouldn't be too late for revenge.

Suppressing his anger and wearing a hypocritical smile, Township Head Chen Qunfeng entered the Township Party Committee Secretary's office.

Qin Chuan nodded slightly and asked how the assigned tasks were handled. Township Head Chen Qunfeng gave a brief report.

After listening, Qin Chuan was generally satisfied. He nodded again and then said, "Township Head Chen, let me tell you some good news."

Oh?

There's good news?

What good news!

Township Head Chen Qunfeng's interest was piqued instantly, and he even forgot his pent-up frustration. He asked curiously, "Secretary Qin, what good news? Let's hear it."

"Take a guess."

Guess your sister!

Township Head Chen Qunfeng was stunned for a moment, then cursed inwardly. He had shown great interest, and now the man wanted him to guess.

This was a classic case of stringing someone along.

Though he was swearing in his head, he didn't show it on his face. "Secretary Qin, I can't guess. Stop keeping me in suspense and just tell me."

Qin Chuan smiled and stopped teasing him.

"This is absolutely wonderful news for our Dahe Township, and especially for the Jiucailing Coal Mine."

What on earth is it!

Township Head Chen Qunfeng's curiosity grew even stronger. He made several guesses in his mind, but felt none of them were right.

Qin Chuan didn't keep him waiting any longer and revealed, "You probably don't know yet, but Fu Bin has been arrested. A formal case has been opened against him."

What!

You call this good news!!!

Besides, that's impossible, right?

Young Master Fu is Mayor Fu's son. How could he be arrested and have a formal case opened? Impossible, absolutely impossible.

Amidst his shock, Township Head Chen Qunfeng shook his head repeatedly, unable to believe it at all.

Seeing his reaction, Qin Chuan couldn't help but laugh heartily, feeling very pleased.

After he finished laughing, Qin Chuan continued, "You don't believe it, do you? Then let me tell you an even better piece of news. This one is even more shocking and impactful!"