96: Chapter 96 Yu Zhen and the others have arrived.

At this moment, the County Party Standing Committee meeting had only just concluded a few minutes ago.

County Magistrate Zhang Yuansong happened to be in his office, thinking to himself that Secretary Zhao Shaojun had insisted on taking over the coal mine, effectively offending Qin Chuan completely; this was bound to be a good show.

Watching the tigers fight from the mountain—how interesting that would be.

Just as he was contemplating these matters in a good mood, a knock at the door interrupted him, and he called out loudly.

"Come in!"

To his surprise, the person who pushed the door open was Qin Chuan.

His first thought was, is Qin Chuan's information network really so efficient that he arrived less than ten minutes after the Standing Committee meeting adjourned?

He probably came for the Jiucailing Coal Mine. Sigh, but this is a decision made by the Standing Committee; coming to me won't help...

"Hello, County Magistrate Zhang."

County Magistrate Zhang Yuansong nodded. "Comrade Qin Chuan, you've arrived."

"Yes, there is something I would like to discuss with you."

County Magistrate Zhang Yuansong sighed softly. "You are referring to the matter from the Standing Committee meeting just now, right? That was a resolution strongly pushed by Secretary Zhao Shaojun. I opposed it, but the minority must submit to the majority; I have no other choice..."

He briefly summarized the resolution from the Standing Committee meeting just now.

Qin Chuan was slightly startled.

To think such a thing would happen!

Then, he became angry. This Secretary Zhao Shaojun completely disregarded the rules of engagement. Since I disagreed with taking over the coal mine, he used the Standing Committee to force the resolution through.

Heh.

So that's how you want to play it, right? Then just wait and see how you embarrass yourself; I'll be watching how you back down when the time comes.

Qin Chuan was not worried at all because the Standing Committee's resolution was useless; Secretary Zhao Shaojun would only end up slapping his own face.

"County Magistrate Zhang, I do not agree with bringing the coal mine under the county's management and operation. I have expressed my views multiple times, but I did not expect Secretary Zhao Shaojun to be so insistent."

"However, I did not come here for this matter today, but rather to report another matter to you."

Oh, it's actually another matter.

County Magistrate Zhang Yuansong was slightly surprised. "What is it? Go ahead."

Qin Chuan briefly explained the matter.

For a long while, County Magistrate Zhang Yuansong couldn't recover; this news was too shocking—a ten-billion-level investment would be settled in Dahe Township!

After coming to his senses, County Magistrate Zhang Yuansong looked incredulous. "Secretary Qin Chuan, is this reliable? How certain are you?"

"Vice President Yu Zhen of Shenlong Energy Group is leading the inspection team personally; we are at least eighty percent certain."

"Good, that's great!"

As County Magistrate, County Magistrate Zhang Yuansong was invigorated.

Although this investment wasn't brought in by him, it being settled within Sanjiang County was enough; this would be the most dazzling political achievement of his tenure as County Magistrate.

A ten-billion-level investment—just thinking about it was exhilarating!

County Magistrate Zhang Yuansong immediately gave a series of instructions to ensure this investment remained in Dahe Township.

After reporting, Qin Chuan left the County Magistrate's office and headed straight back to Dahe Township; as for reporting to the County Party Secretary...

Heh, sorry, but I'm not serving you.

I saved you back then; otherwise, you would have been beaten half to death by Chengguan Captain and his group. This is how you repay me? The moment you took office, you targeted my coal mine.

Qin Chuan returned directly to Dahe Township.

As for Secretary Zhao Shaojun?

After the meeting adjourned, he immediately gave instructions to the County Party Committee Office. The meeting resolution was to be issued immediately, and the official document regarding the transfer of Jiucailing Coal Mine to county ownership was also required to be issued today, preferably before the end of the workday.

The few writers in the County Party Committee Office were busy for a while.

In less than an hour, the official document was delivered to Secretary Zhao Shaojun's desk.

It was now past 5:00 PM. Secretary Zhao Shaojun had not left work; he was waiting for this document. He took the freshly printed official document, looked it over, felt there was nothing wrong with it, signed it with his pen, and instructed.

"Issue the electronic version of the document to all bureaus and towns immediately. The paper version must be distributed first thing tomorrow morning."

"Understood, we will ensure it is done."

Watching the director of the County Party Committee Office leave, Secretary Zhao Shaojun picked up the document again and looked at it, feeling pleased.

Jiucailing Coal Mine was finally going to be under county ownership.

With such a large coal mine, I would have money in my hands. The net profit would be at least ten or twenty billion a year; I could do whatever I wanted.

In such a good mood, Secretary Zhao Shaojun picked up the phone and called. "Executive Vice County Magistrate Yu Kenan, let's find a place tonight and have a few drinks. How about it?"

Executive Vice County Magistrate Yu Kenan immediately said, "Secretary Zhao Shaojun, such a great happy event, we must have a few drinks. I will arrange everything."

In the evening, Vice President Yu Zhen and his group of over a dozen people arrived in Dongzhou City and checked into a star-rated hotel.

It was already past 9:00 PM when the newly appointed Secretary of the Dongzhou Municipal Party Committee, Secretary Guo Shunmin, received the news.

Upon hearing the report, he was slightly startled. The Vice President of Shenlong Energy Group had arrived in Dongzhou City, and he hadn't known anything about it beforehand.

Someone of such a high rank, at the vice-ministerial level, couldn't have just come to Dongzhou City for no reason; there must be a very important matter.

Regardless, he had to go and pay a visit in person.

Although it was already past 9:00 PM, Secretary Guo Shunmin still went to the hotel and met Vice President Yu Zhen, who had just returned from dinner and drinks.

"Vice President Yu Zhen, your arrival in our Dongzhou City brings great honor to our city!"

After some polite pleasantries between the two, Secretary Guo Shunmin asked, "Vice President Yu Zhen, you must have some important business here in our Dongzhou City."

Vice President Yu Zhen did not hide it; there was no need to hide this matter. He nodded and said, "Yes, I came this time at the invitation of Secretary Qin Chuan of Dahe Township for an on-site inspection. If possible, we are prepared to invest ten billion to build a large Thermal Power Plant in Dahe Township."

What!

This news was truly shocking!

He didn't even have time to think about how a small Party Committee Secretary of Dahe Township could have the qualifications to invite the Vice President of Shenlong Energy Group.

Only one thought remained in his mind: a ten-billion-level investment! He must keep this investment in Dahe Township and let Shenlong Energy Group build a large Thermal Power Plant there.

Secretary Guo Shunmin had been the newly appointed Secretary of the Dongzhou Municipal Party Committee for less than half a year and now basically had full control of the Standing Committee; what he needed was to achieve some results.

This investment was exactly what he needed; it was simply a timely rain.

Realizing that Vice President Yu Zhen's purpose was to inspect and invest, Secretary Guo Shunmin immediately expressed his welcome in his capacity as Secretary of the Municipal Party Committee and clearly stated that he would fully support Dahe Township, and the city could even provide a green light all the way.

The next day.

Many people heard as soon as they arrived at work that the newly appointed Secretary Zhao Shaojun had presided over a County Party Standing Committee meeting and brought the Jiucailing Coal Mine under county ownership.

The official document was also issued to all bureaus and towns with extremely high efficiency, including the paper version.

Furthermore, at the request of the County Party Committee Office, the paper documents had to be publicly posted in every unit. Consequently, this official red-headed document appeared on the bulletin boards of many bureaus and towns.